THIS week’s photo from the Thurrock Library photograph archive shows a very wet Grays Carnival in 1965 - or maybe 1966.

In the picture you can see the Southend-OnSea Kursaal flyer float passing the Queens Hotel and Paine’s Corner.

Other shops visible include Wilson & Whitworth, Bastiani, Westminster bank, Greys Electrical and Frisbys footwear.

Do you remember these businesses or can you recognise yourself or any of your relatives among the crowds?

Down Memory Lane is written by Andrew Burt l Librarian & Local Studies Officer Thurrock Libraries.

If you have any local history enquiries please E-mail: anburt@ thurrock.gov.uk or call on 01375 413970.