We have rediscovered images of previous watering holes in Pitsea, Rochford, Shoebury and Wickford. The national lockdown has resulted in pubs having to close their doors once again, leaving some at risk of going bust. The Lost Pubs Project - which can be found at closedpubs.co.uk and has supplied these photographs - remembers pubs which some may have forgotten and it is fascinating to think of them being thriving boozers in their heyday. Back in the good old days - the Old Ship was a favourite watering hole on North Street, Rochford, before its closure and is now the Antica Roma restaurant