Essex By The Sea

043: Going Up In The World - Essex By The Sea

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Southend is not only home to the world's longest pleasure pier, but it's also home to the UK's shortest funicular railway.

Unusually for a funicular railway, the cliff lift at Southend has just the one car to take you on a smooth ride from Western Esplanade up to Clifton Terrace.

The cliff lift is run by volunteers, and more are needed to keep this 110 year old attraction going.

Nigel Gayner welcomed Owen on board for a chat all about the cliff lift's history and why he enjoys volunteering.

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