By Paddle-steamer Waverley from Southend to the Tower of London Saturday 23rd September, 2006 £16.76 adults; children (5 - 17 years): half price Leave Southend Pier: 16.45 Arrive London Tower Pier: 20.30 Southend Pier is a short walk from Southend Victoria Station. Trains run every 10 to 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street Eg London Liverpool Street 14.55 arrive Southend Victoria 15.51 Evening trains from London Liverpool Street run as frequently Eg London Liverpool Street 21.15 arrive Southend Victoria 22.11 A possible mode of transport might be by train to London Liverpool Street station, then to Southend and return from London, or to drive to Southend and take the train back to there from London. Booking should be made direct with Waverley Excursions Ltd: 0845 1304647 Or online: www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk Or via your travel agent The Waverley makes several journeys that day. It starts from Tower Pier at 09.00, calling at Southend at 12.30 en route for Whitstable arriving 14.00.  It leaves Whitstable at 15.15 to reach Southend for 16.45. Passengers can book any or all of these extensions from £21 to £39.95 per leg.  Contact Waverley Excursions for details.