English: Prittlewell railway station The Great Eastern Railway opened their branch line from London Liverpool Street to Southend via Shenfield in 1889 and Prittlewell station was opened three years later in 1892. At that time Prittlewell was a distinct village, whereas today it has been swallowed up in the urban sprawl of Southend. The gentleman sat on the bench on the opposite platform is in for a long wait. This is Sunday, no trains stop and the next departure towards Rochford is at the nonetheless remarkably early time of 0404 hours on Monday morning...