YOUNGSTERS with a sweet tooth took to the streets of south Essex last night in search of treats.
As with any festivities, some households decide to take their Halloween celebrations far more seriously than others.
Photographer Simon Murdoch captured these snaps of impressively decorated homes in Southend on Monday.
He took the photos in Hampton Gardens, Wells Avenue and Manners Way.
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Simon also captured these images near Priory Park...
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