King George V Playing Fields were established in memory of King George V, who died in 1936.
References
- ^ Frinton & Walton Gazette. 1999-01-07. "Canvey neighbours say no to building on playing field". Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
- ^ Wivenhoe's Field was acquired by a compulsory purchase order against the wishes of the Scofield family who owned it. (See History Archived 2006-04-23 at the Wayback Machine)