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Which seaside resort did cockneys refer to as Mud Island in late 19th century?

I think Hayling Island, but maybe try some googling yourself? ;-))

I have. I have looked at Hayling, Canvey, Thorney and Southend. The more I look, the more confused I am getting.

Might it be Sheppey? It's certianlu muddy enough!

Leysdown would be the "resort" on Sheppey (when we visited, it was shut).

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tigerpussycats, One of my grandfathers was a cockney and in post 3, it is one of those, but not Hayling or canvey. Try googling the other two and one of them will give you the answer.

Hornchurch was known as Mud island

There is a Mud Island in Hornchurch, but this is not the one used in the cockney's language. There is a book by William Matthews which will give you the right answer :)

There is a Mud Pie Island in Mississippi -
hence the famous Mississippi Mud Pie - which tastes much nicer than it sounds!
I live not far from Hornchurch and has never heard of it there. mag