[Source: Nick Catford and Darren Kitson]

Six years after the track was lifted from most of the branch, this is Audley End branch platform in 1974. Both chimneys on the platform building were still present at this time, one being in use as a foothold for some ivy. The fence at the rear of the platform has gone (the existence of which was rather pointless) and crash barrier type structure has appeared at the platform edge as the area has become an extension to the station car park. The position of the totem sign is clearly visible on the valance in front of the shelter.
Photo by David Burrows from his Flickr photostream