Residents from a local care home have enjoyed a nostalgic day trip by the sea.
The outing, organised by The Spinney Care Home in Chingford, took residents to Southend-on-Sea, where they spent the day walking along the promenade, searching for seashells, and enjoying fish and chips by the sea.
Many residents shared memories of childhood holidays and trips with family.
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Gerald Hilary, 85, a resident at the home, said: "I love a day at the beach. When I was a little boy the country was still at war and when my family home was bombed we relocated to Hastings, so I spent lots of time at the seaside.
"As a teenager and a young man, I would go to Southend for days out with friends. We would take a picnic and eat on the beach.
"Southend has changed a lot over the years, but it still feels the same in many ways – the excitement of seeing the sea and feeling the sand between your toes."
Glennis Rowbury, 77, who is staying at The Spinney for respite care, described the day as "wonderful."
She said: "Oh it was wonderful to enjoy the sunshine and eat fish and chips on the promenade. I had such a great day.
"My parents would take me to Southend when I was a small child, but it’s changed a lot since then. Marie helped me to pick shells on the beach, something I remember doing as a little girl all those years ago."
Peggy Cannon, 91, who has lived at The Spinney since 2022, also shared her fond memories, adding: "As a little girl I would visit my auntie in Southend as she used to live near the stadium. I have such lovely memories of Southend, and even at 91 I still love an ice cream at the beach."
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