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

St Anne’s Breaks

St Anne’s Breaks for Blind and Deaf People

Telephone: 01255 420595


St Anne's Breaks

A MEMORABLE BREAK

There is a warm welcome waiting for you at St Anne’s. You can look forward to meeting new friends, enjoying good food and having a pleasant memorable break.

If you have sight and hearing impairments you can relax and enjoy yourself at St Anne’s knowing that our experienced staff are happy to cater for your special needs.

HOW TO BOOK

Please telephone, write or email for details and availability of rooms or to book.
Booking forms are available in large print and Braille.
Complete the form and return it along with your deposit to confirm your booking. (Deposit non-refundable).
More information about St Anne’s is available on tape.
Small groups of up to twelve people can be catered for.

ST ANNE’S
26-28 Harold Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex CO15 6AJ

Telephone or minicom: 01255 420595

E-mail:Nigelbrown@stannes73.freeserve.co.uk

The Anne Lloyd Memorial Trust
A registered Charity No. 270928

The Trust welcomes donations.
A legacy can also help the Trust to improve its services
for deafblind people. For more details contact us at
the above address

A great place for a break

St Anne’s provides happy and comfortable holidays in a friendly and family atmosphere for people who have sight and hearing difficulties.

St Anne's Breaks

A pleasant and attractive building only five minutes walk from the seafront.

Clacton is situated on the North East Coast, where there is an attractive mix of coastline, countryside, historic towns and villages, and vibrant seaside resorts.
St Anne’s sits at the heart of Clacton, just a short distance from the seafront and the town’s facilities. In its turn, the town makes an ideal base for visiting the area’s many places of interest, most of which, like Clacton, are on level ground.

St. Anne’s Offers:

*Choice of singe and twin-bedded rooms, each with wash basin

*Two ground-floor rooms (one en suite)

*Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms

*Home cooked food

*Special diets catered for

*Packed lunches available on request

*Transport to and from the railway station

*Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs welcome

*Tactile signs and loop system

*T.V. with teletext and sub-titles

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