The Essex Coast

Photos, Drawings, Paintings & Digital Art eBook by Douglas Carpenter

This 350 miles tour of the Essex Coast starts at the north boundary along the River Stour, glides past the historic town of Harwich at the mouth of the North Sea, heads south along the meandering coast, taking in the quaint seaside of Frinton-on-Sea, on to Walton and Clacton and finishes down past Southend-on-Sea on the River Thames estuary. There are many an old story to be told of smugglers, coast guards being murdered, the most haunted house in Essex and the most notorious tidal path in England.

There are great days out to be had at Maldon mud race, Burnham Regatta or Leigh on Sea art festival. Riversides to be walked with mysteries to discovered as you go. On your walk see some of Britain's rare wildlife and migrating birds frequently in dazzling, spectacular flocks.

There are Islands such as The Essex Archipelago like no other in Britain with secrets to be revealed. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, digital art, maps old and new, drawing and paintings of Essex by the author.

Clacton on Sea and North Essex

Clacton-on-Sea faces due south in a gently curving bay of beautiful sands. Within its boundaries are residential Holland-on-Sea to the east and Jaywick to the west. ln addition to its attractive location an extremely dry and sunny climate Clacton offers as a healthy and pleasure resort. lt merited the distinction of being Britain’s least rainfall holiday town for two consecutive summers. All Information on these pages has been compiled from information from third parties and which may be subject to change or cancellation. As we cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies you are advised to confirm details with the various organisers before attending. Site run by Doug Carpenter

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The Essex Coast eBook

September 3, 2015,  Brightlingsea, Clacton On Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich Dovercourt, Mersea Island, St Osyth, Walton on the Naze  No comments

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Batemans Tower Brightlingsea

July 10, 2013,  Brightlingsea  No comments

Batemans Tower stands on the promenade at Brightlingsea and during World War II was utilized by the Royal Observer Corps to spot enemy planes approaching south eastern England with the continent.

Batemans Tower BrightlingseaBateman’s tower was built-in 1883 by John Bateman which he made use of as being a folly for his daughter to recuperate from use; however it could are meant to be a lighthouse as component of a failed system to expand the port. The tower is sited on Westmarsh place in the entrance to Brightlingsea Creek about the River Colne, and is also frequently mistaken for any Martello Tower...

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Brightlingsea Town Events

July 10, 2013,  Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea Harbour There was a Roman Fort within the river in Brightlingsea as section with the defences of Colchester, but there was a great deal earlier profession , as revealed by the excavation of a main bronze age web-site not considerably through the church. These early settlers ended up attracted by the plentiful source of shellfish and plentiful fresh drinking water . Areas really worth a pay a visit to The Cinque Port Liberty

Brightlingsea Museum is open from Easter towards the final weekend of September Saturday ten .00 am – four .00 pm Sunday and Mondays 2 .00 pm – 5 ...

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The Cinque Port Liberty

April 26, 2013,  Brightlingsea  2 comments

Brightlingsea Cinque PortBefore the Norman Conquest, King Edward the Confessor had contracted the 5 most significant Channel ports of that day to supply ships and guys “for the service with the monarch” and despite the fact that this was often as a “cross-Channel ferry service”, it was not exclusively so. Below the Norman kings this became the crucial means of keeping the two halves of their realm collectively, but following the loss of Normandy in 1205, their ships (the for-runners on the Royal Navy) abruptly became England’s very first line of defence against the French.
Right now the Cinque Ports have only a cere...
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The Rosebud Pub & Restaurant

February 7, 2013,  Brightlingsea  No comments

A traditional Essex ‘beerhouse’ set in the small coastal town of Brightlingsea near Colchester and Clacton on Sea. It was built in 1843  and comprises of two fishermen’s cottages knocked into one. The pub is situated on Brightlingsea’s village green (Hurst Green) and from the beer garden has a superb south-facing view over farmland to Brightlingsea Creek and the open sea beyond. It’s a small, cosy establishment with low ceilings and a log fire which creates a lovely welcoming atmosphere.

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Rosebud Pub BrightlingseaThe pub is popular with locals, holidaymakers and sea-faring visitors alike...

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Tendring Phoenix Divorced & Separated Club

February 7, 2013,  Brightlingsea, Clacton On Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich Dovercourt, Holland-on-Sea, Walton on the Naze  2 comments

Don’t sit at home alone – come & join us we are a very friendly Club.

New members always welcome, we have Dances as well as Coffee, pub, games, Trivia & darts nights, meals out, & lots more. Come & see.  Dance at Conservative club first Friday of each month at 8pm – pop along and join.

Call Us: +44.1255433962

Website http://www.phoenixclubclacton.com

Tendring Phoenix Club

(Clacton divorce and separated club)  for friendship and maybe more…..  why not meet face to face rather a blind date
come and join us newcomers table so no need to worry about coming alone…....

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Brightlingsea Cinque Port

January 15, 2013,  Brightlingsea  No comments

Brightlingsea Cinque Port

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