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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, mud flats, grass, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,

River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, mud flats, grass, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,

River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, mud flats, grass, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,

River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

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Mersea Island and River Colne estuary, seen from Brightlingsea Nature Reserve, on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. The Colne estuary mud flats and salt marshes are an important area for thousands of birds, many in the winter months.

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Mersea Island and River Colne estuary, seen from Brightlingsea Nature Reserve, on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. The Colne estuary mud flats and salt marshes are an important area for thousands of birds, many in the winter months.

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Mersea Island, Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve and River Colne estuary, seen from Brightlingsea Nature Reserve, on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. The Colne estuary mud flats and salt marshes are an important area for thousands of birds, many in the winter months.

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Mid afternoon sunshine over the River Colne Estuary, looking towards Mersea Island, from the old railway walk through the internationally important nature reserve at Brightlingsea.

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Mid afternoon sunshine over the River Colne Estuary, looking towards Mersea Island, from the old railway walk through the internationally important nature reserve at Brightlingsea.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning. A lone egret wading in a hollow.

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Mid afternoon sunshine over the River Colne Estuary, looking towards Mersea Island, from the old railway walk through the internationally important nature reserve at Brightlingsea.

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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at low tide on a late November afternoon.

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Essex salt marshes on The River Blackwater

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Brightlingsea Marsh Nature Reserve. Meadow used for grazing cattle and sheep alongside the River Colne estuary. Brightlingsea lies between Colchester and Clacton on the Essex coast and is a popular yachting resort. Easy access to the natured reserve with a riverside walk along the old railway line.

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Salt Marshes on The River Blackwater

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Salt Marshes on The River Blackwater

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Salt Marshes on The River Blackwater

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Small yacht passes in front of Bateman's Tower, at the popular resort of Brightlingsea on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. East Mersea is in the background.

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Yachting in the River Colne, off Brightlingsea, Essex, in the 1960s. Brightlingsea is located on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. In the background is East Mersea on Mersea Island.

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Small yacht passes in front of Bateman's Tower, a folly on the Essex coast at the popular yachting resort of Brightlingsea in the 1960s.

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Choppy water in the estuary of the River Colne at the popular sailing resort of Brightlingsea, between Colchester and Clacton on the Essex coast. October 2010. East Mersea is in the background.

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Thames Barges off Brightlingsea shortly after the start of the annual race from the port, out along the coast and back, in September, 2011. On the left is the 'Tiptree'. On the right is the 'Reminder'. In the background are a number of yachts used by regular Brightlingsea visitors. The land in the background is East Mersea, Mersea Island.

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Mersea Vineyard, Essex, summer, 2008. The vineyard is on the island's south coast facing the estuary of the River Blackwater, whihc can be seen in the distance.

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The traditional Thames Barge, 'Edme' taking part in the annual barge race in September 2011. The barges leave Bateman's Tower, Brightlingsea and race along the coast and back. The 'Edme' is chartered by Edme Consortium. Edme Ltd are based at their maltings in Mistley, Essex. Some twenty or so of the remaining Thames Barges, now operate from and along east coast estuaries (Orwell, Stour, Colne, Blackwater, Thames, etc) on hire for pleasure cruising and sightseeing. The 'Edme' is seen passing the beach at East Mersea as it leaves Brightlingsea along the River Colne estuary. Thames barges are a regular sight in ones and twos along the east coast, but only at barge matches can they be seen in great numbers.

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Mersea Vineyard, Essex, summer, 2008. The vineyard is on the island's south coast facing the estuary of the River Blackwater, which can be seen in the distance.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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The Strood is a causway linking Mersea Island to the Essex mainland. It regularly floods with the highest of tides and island residents are all aware of tide times an when to expect traffic delays. This phot was taken in the 1960s, but the Strood is still the only link between the island and the mainland.

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One lone sheep can be seen in this windy weather picture of the meadows alongside the Nature Reserve on the bank of the River Colne estuary. At most times both cattle and sheep graze these meadows.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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This 1960s view of the Strood, a causeway linking the island of Mersea to the Essex mainland, features a minibus followed by several cars, approaching the crossing to the island. The Strood is still the only link for residents and still floods at peak high tides.

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Batemans Tower folly, Brightlingsea, on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton.

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The beach and beach huts at Brightlingsea, on the River Colne estuary in Essex, between Colchester and Clacton. An autumn morning in 2010.

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Brightlingsea Nature Reserve, on the banks of the River Colne between Colchester and Clacton, Essex, seen on a misty late November morning.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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All Saints Church, on the hill approaching the town is a landmark for many miles around. Seen here from Fingringhoe Nature Reserve on the other side of the River Colne. Along the river bank are the salt marshes, part of the Brightlingsea Nature Reserve.

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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.

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The Strood is an ancient causeway linking Mersea Island in Essex to the mainland. This picture, featuring a Rover 90 or 95 was taken in the 1960s, but the Strood is still the only link to the mainland for the islanders. The road is always under water when peak high tides occur and all residents are well aware of tide heights and times.

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The causeway known as The Strood has been the only access from the village of Peldon, on the Essex mainland, to Mersea Island for thousands of years. It is now classified as part of the B1025, from Colchester to West Mersea and is still subject to regular flooding and traffic delays at high tides. A popular yachting and boating venue, as the sign shows, traffic can also be delayed by the once a year round the island race.

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The causeway known as The Strood has been the only access from the village of Peldon, on the Essex mainland, to Mersea Island for thousands of years. It is now classified as part of the B1025, from Colchester to West Mersea and is still subject to regular flooding and traffic delays at high tides.

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Mersea Island FC were one of the two leading junior amateur football clubs in the north-east area, along with arch rivals West End United, of Colchester. Based at their ground at the Glebe, under manager Ron Hunt, a former Colchester United half-back, they won many local league and cup trophies and capped their success with the Essex Junior Cup in 1969-70. Here, on a murky winter's day, their goalkeeper catches the ball with a defender shielding a visiting forward.

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Mersea Island FC were one of the two leading junior amateur football clubs in the north-east area, along with arch rivals West End United, of Colchester. Based at their ground at the Glebe, under manager Ron Hunt, a former Colchester United half-back, they won many local league and cup trophies and capped their success with the Essex Junior Cup in 1969-70. Here, their goalkeeper catches the ball with a visiting forward close by.

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Batemans Tower folly, Brightlingsea, seen on a snowy day in February 1012 from the old railway walk along the River Colne, through the nature reserve.

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A row of cars negotiate the Strood, an ancient causeway linking Mersea Island to the Essex mainland via Colchester. 1960s. The Strood is regularly under water at the highest of tides and islanders still have to be aware of tide times to avoid travel delays.

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The Essex village of Rowhedge, near Colchester, seen across the River Colne from Wivenhoe. A water tower can be seen on the left, and the village church of St Lawrence is the building with the hexagonal roof.

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River Rest Colne Relaxed

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Batemans Tower, one of the first concrete buildings in Britain, is a landmark for many miles around. It is seen here in the centre of the picture. On the right is a group of walkers along the old railway line alongside the nature reserve. The picture was taken from Fingringhoe nature reserve on the other side of the River Colne estuary.

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Looking across the River Colne from Wivenhoe towards the gravel pit at Fingringhoe, near Colchester, Essex, in the 1960s. Sand and gravel are still extracted and shipped from (probably) the same quayside, but the large containers are no longer there.

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Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm, now fully operational and supplying 125,000 homes with electricity, was serviced from Brightlingsea, on the River Colne Estuary, in Essex between Colchester and Clacton. Bases and equipment were held in the river mouth and taken to the Gunfleet location by barge, here seen loading by crane. In the foreground is Batemans Tower, one of Britain's first all concrete buildings, built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption. The building was restored to its original appearance in 2009, work being completed shortly before this picture was taken.

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Yachting fun on the River Colne between Wivenhoe, Rowhedge and Fingringhoe, near Colchester, Essex during the 1960s.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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A river estuary near Silves in Southern Portugal.

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A 1960s shot of cars crossing the Strood, an ancient causeway linking Mersea Island to the Essex mainland and Colchester. The Strood is regularly flooded at the highest tides and residents are all aware of tide times to avoid travel delays. The causeway is still the only link to the island.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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Folly, Fingringhoe Hall, Colchester. This tower was reportedly built to hide a bear pit. It has also been described as a lookout point, giving views along the River Colne estuary, presumably in connection with smuggling activities, a dovecote or just a tower.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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Mersea Vineyard, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, at grape picking time. The first vines were planted in 1985, but it was not until the Barber family took over in 1997 that the business expanded, offering tours of the vineyard and winery, with a quality restaurant serving mainly locally sourced food with their own wines and, later, beers produced in the on-site brewery.

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Mersea Vineyard, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, at grape picking time. The first vines were planted in 1985, but it was not until the Barber family took over in 1997 that the business expanded, offering tours of the vineyard and winery, with a quality restaurant serving mainly locally sourced food with their own wines and, later, beers produced in the on-site brewery.

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Batemans Tower, Brightlingsea, Essex, is on the estuary of the River Colne, between Colchester and Clacton. Bateman's Tower was one of the first all concrete constructions in Britain when it was built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his daughter who was suffering from consumption, the building was restored to its original appearance in 2009.

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The River Severn Estuary viewed from Northwick Oaze at Redwick, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

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Volunteer workers repairing a damaged breakwater at Alresford, near Colchester, Essex during the 1960s.

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Saltmarshes and Big Sky at Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, England, UK

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Snow on the beach with beach huts beyond at Brightlingsea, on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. The power line running across the top is electricity supply to Batemans Tower, a Victorian folly which has been recently renovated.

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A salt marsh at Rye Harbour, East Sussex, England, flooded by the River Rother's high tide.

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Parts for Gunfllet Sands Offshore Wind Farm being loaded onto barge at DONG Energy's base at Brightlingsea in the estuary of the River Colne. Brightlingsea lies on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton.

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Parts for Gunfllet Sands Offshore Wind Farm being loaded onto barge at DONG Energy's base at Brightlingsea in the estuary of the River Colne. Brightlingsea lies on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton.

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Parts for Gunfllet Sands Offshore Wind Farm being loaded onto barge at DONG Energy's base at Brightlingsea in the estuary of the River Colne. Brightlingsea lies on the Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton.