Thanks for the book suggestion, Judy, and for the long list, Michael. I was just really thinking about SW London and had forgotten places like Canvey Island and the Isle of Sheppey.
I really want to visit the D’Oyly Carte Island, aka Folly Eyot, as I like the buildings built or involved with the D’Oyly Carte family, eg the Savoy Hotel and the Savoy Theatre, and their seaside home, Coleton Fishacre, (National Trust) in South Devon.
Martine Guy ● 66d