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 right is the 'Tiptree'. The barge on the left is unidentified. In the background are a number of yachts used by regular Brightlingsea visitors.
Thames Barges off Brightlingsea shortly after the start of the annual race from the port, out along the coast and back, in September, 2011. From left, the barges are 'Edme', 'Tiptree' and two unidentified. In the background are a number of yachts used by regular Brightlingsea visitors. The land on the left is Point Clear, St Osyth, on the right, East Mersea, Mersea Island.
Thames Barges, Brightlingsea, barge match, barge race, River Colne, North Sea, estuary, Essex, event, annual, Tiptree, Reminder, East Mersea, Mersea, island, yachts, sail, sailing, IPSV5617, IPSV2889, IPSV5374, IPSV2887, IPSV1357, IPSV1398, IPSV5270,
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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.
Thames Barge, Edme, barge race, barge, race, barge match, sea, Mersea Island, East Mersea, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, Clacton on Sea, East Anglia, River Colne, estuary, river, water, attraction, tourism, maltings, Mistley, North Sea, coast, traditional, sails, IPSV2889, IPSV5617,
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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.
River Colne estuary, Brightlingsea, nature reserve, mud flats, salt marshes, Mersea Island, East Mersea, West Mersea, Colchester, Clacton, Essex, wild life, wildlife, birds, reserve, sanctuary, snow, mud, river, River Colne, Colne, winter sun, sunshine, low sun, weather, coast, North Sea, IPSV1301, IPSV5283, IPSV1052, IPSV0798, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV1565, IPSV0834, IPSV1555, IPSV5270,
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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.
River Colne estuary, Brightlingsea, nature reserve, mud flats, salt marshes, Mersea Island, East Mersea, West Mersea, Colchester, Clacton, Essex, wild life, wildlife, birds, reserve, sanctuary, snow, mud, river, River Colne, Colne, winter sun, sunshine, low sun, weather, coast, North Sea, IPSV1301, IPSV5283, IPSV1052, IPSV0798, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV1565, IPSV0834, IPSV1555, IPSV5270,
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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.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, grass, inlets, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,
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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, grass, inlets, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,
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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, grass, inlets, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,
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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, salt marsh, grass, inlets, East Mersea, Mersea Island, nature reserve, IPSV2299, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV1398,
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River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, seen at near high tide on a late November morning.
River Colne estuary, Brightlingsea, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe Wick, nature reserve, mud flats, salt marshes, Mersea Island, East Mersea, West Mersea, Colchester, Clacton, Essex, wild life, wildlife, birds, reserve, sanctuary, snow, mud, river, River Colne, Colne, winter sun, sunshine, low sun, weather, coast, North Sea, IPSV1301, IPSV5283, IPSV1052, IPSV0798, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV1565, IPSV0834, IPSV1555, IPSV5270,
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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.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Mersea Island, East Mersea, mud, mud flats, mudflats, sunset, reflection, sky, river, Colne, estuary, yacht, boats, birds, wildfowl, nature reserve, IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV0834, IPSV1565, IPSV1555
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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.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Mersea Island, East Mersea, mud, mud flats, mudflats, sunset, reflection, sky, river, Colne, estuary, yacht, boats, birds, wildfowl, nature reserve, salt marsh, saltmarsh, marshland, marsh, snow, IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV0834, IPSV1565, IPSV1555, IPSV1267, IPSV1411
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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.
River Colne Estuary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Mersea Island, East Mersea, mud, mud flats, mudflats, sunset, reflection, sky, river, Colne, estuary, yacht, boats, birds, wildfowl, nature reserve, salt marsh, saltmarsh, marshland, marsh, snow, IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2299, IPSV0834, IPSV1565, IPSV1555, IPSV1267, IPSV1411
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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.
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.
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.
sailing, yachting, boating, yachts, boats, sails, orange sky, sunset, East Mersea, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, Mersea Island, Clacton, sport, watersport, water sport, resort, popular, enthusiasts, river, River Colne, estuary, North Sea, east coast, sixties, 1960s, IPSV5381, IPSV5374, IPSV5876, IPSV5720, IPSV1398, IPSV5404,
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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.
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.
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.
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.
sailing, Brightlingsea, Essex, East Mersea, Mersae Island, Colchester, Clacton, resort, yacht, yachting, fun, sea, blue sea, river estuary, River Colne, Bateman's Tower, folly, sixties, 1960s, IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2892, IPSV5876, IPSV5374, IPSV5404, IPSV2678,
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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.
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.
River Thames; Oxford; UK; U.K.; United Kingdom; Great Britain; England; Oxfordshire; Oxon; Europe; summer; architecture; people enjoying River Thames; boats; River Thames; confluence; River Thame and River Thames Confluence; bridge; Thame Bridge at River Thames
Essex, coast, Batemans Tower, folly, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Colchester, River Colne, estuary, yachting, yacht, leaning, 1883, Victorian, 19th century, 1800s, restoration, sunshine, light, reflection, sea, brightness, dark cloud, cloud, St Osyth, Point Clear, rocks, building, river, riverside, architecture, seaside, North Sea, coast, coastline, shore, shoreline, holiday resort, resort, holiday, tourism, tourist, attraction, IPSV2262, IPSV0576, IPSV5265, IPSV1164, IPSV2678, IPSV1398,
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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.
Mersea Island, Point Clear, Brightlingsea, Brightlingsea Reach, Boating, Yacht, Yachting , Sailing Boats, Essex, North Sea, River Colne, Pyefleet Channel, East Mersea, East Cost Of England, Sailing, Boat, Craft, Sea, Water, Holiday, Vacation
Essex, coast, Batemans Tower, folly, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Colchester, River Colne, estuary, yachting, yacht, leaning, 1883, Victorian, 19th century, 1800s, restoration, sunshine, light, reflection, sea, brightness, dark cloud, cloud, St Osyth, Point Clear, rocks, architecture, seaside, North Sea, coast, coastline, shore, shoreline, holiday resort, resort, holiday, tourism, tourist, attraction, IPSV2262, IPSV0576, IPSV5265, IPSV1164, IPSV2678, IPSV1398,
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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.
Essex, coast, Batemans Tower, folly, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Colchester, River Colne, estuary, yachting, yacht, leaning, 1883, Victorian, 19th century, 1800s, restoration, sunshine, light, reflection, sea, brightness, dark cloud, cloud, St Osyth, Point Clear, rocks, architecture, seaside, North Sea, coast, coastline, shore, shoreline, holiday resort, resort, holiday, tourism, tourist, attraction, IPSV2262, IPSV0576, IPSV5265, IPSV1164, IPSV2678, IPSV1398,
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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.
Essex, coast, Batemans Tower, folly, Brightlingsea, Clacton, Colchester, River Colne, estuary, yachting, yacht, leaning, 1883, Victorian, 19th century, 1800s, restoration, sunshine, light, reflection, sea, brightness, dark cloud, cloud, St Osyth, Point Clear, rocks, architecture, seaside, North Sea, coast, coastline, shore, shoreline, holiday resort, resort, holiday, tourism, tourist, attraction, IPSV2262, IPSV0576, IPSV5265, IPSV1164, IPSV2678, IPSV1398,
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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.
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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Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, Leespray, chain, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
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.
Rowhedge, Wivenhoe, River Colne, Colne, Colchester, Essex, boats, river, St Lawrence, church, water tower, mast, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV5374, IPSV0770, IPSV3368, IPSV5295,
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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.
Snow, beach, beach huts, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Clacton, Essex, River Colne, estuary, North Sea, coast, coastline, shore, seashore, resort, huts, electric cable, power line, IPSV2707, IPSV5670, IPSV5272, IPSV5271, IPSV0798,
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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.
choppy, rough, windy, autumn, sailing, yacht, sail, yachting, River Colne, estuary, resort, boating, East Mersea, Brightlingsea, Essex, Colchester, Clacton, resort, popular, coast, Tendring Peninsula, North Sea, Mersea Island, IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2892, IPSV5876, IPSV5374, IPSV5404,
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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.
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.
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.
Mersea Island, Point Clear, Brightlingsea, Brightlingsea Reach, Boating, Yacht, Yachting , Sailing Boats, Sunset, Red Sky, Essex, North Sea, River Colne, Pyefleet Channel, East Mersea, East Cost Of England, Sun Down, Sailing, Boat, Craft, Sea, Water, Holiday, Vacation, Mud Flats, Marsh, Marsh Land, Mud Banks, Sunshine, Lens Flare, Taking Picture Into Sun
Brightlingsea Church, All Saints Church, C of E, Church of England, Anglican, tower, River Colne, meadows, trees, landmark, river, marsh, salt marsh, fields, hedges, nature reserve, IPSV1267, IPSV1411, IPSV0450, IPSV1398, IPSV0015, IPSV3368, IPSV0770, IPSV0772, IPSV3369, IPSV3360,
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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.
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
Alresford Creek, River Colne, Colchester, Essex, river, Colne, boat, moored, river bank, sunset, mud flats, water, tidal, signpost, sign post, footpath, public footpath, footpath sign, bike, bicycle, racing bike, racing bicycle, IPSV1398, IPSV5876, IPSV2887, IPSV2905, IPSV2896, IPSV0895, IPSV5496,
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Alresford Creek, River Colne, near Colchester, Essex, seen at sunset in the late 1950s.
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This view of the Colne Community School and College, Brightlingsea shows the original Brightlingsea Senior School building opened in 1937. At the far end is a recently completed modern extension. The principal of the school is Nardeep Sharma. The grounds are deserted as this picture was taken on a half term holiday.
Ph17.4b, Colne Community School and College, Colne, community, school, college, sixth form, secondary, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Clacton, Essex, principal, Nardeep Sharma, holiday, half term, school holiday, break, comprehensive, 1937, High School, Colne School, Senior School, secondary modern, county secondary, hedge, railings,
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This view of the Colne Community School and College, Brightlingsea shows the recently completed modern extension.The original Brightlingsea Senior School building, opened in 1937, is on the right of the picture. The principal of the school is Nardeep Sharma. The grounds are deserted as this picture was taken on a half term holiday.
Fast moving yacht in strong October wind. On the River Colne estuary off the popular boating resort of Brightlingsea, between Colchester and Clacton on the Essex coast. Looking upriver towards Fingringhoe and Rowhedge on the opposite shore.
Scott A. McNealy photographer; fotoLibra; United Kingdom; Europe; England; Britain; Swan Upping; tradition; river; River Thames; The Annual Taking Up and Marking of Thames Swans; Royal status; The Dyers and the Vintners Companies; flotilla; boats; tradition; English Tradition; annual ceremony; boat; Oakley Court; hotel; church; clock tower; party; posh party; Royal Function; party barge; party boat; Party Barge at Oakley Court Hotel
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The Annual Taking Up and Marking of Thames Swans 2009.
dredger, Harwich, Essex, Felixstowe, River Stour, River Orwell, Suffolk, East Coast, estuaries, North Sea, channel, Port of Harwich, Harwich International Port, Landguard, ship, sea, crane, bucket, water, sea, IPSV2887, IPSV5270,
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Dredger, 'Landguard' at work in the estuaries of the Rivers Stour and Orwell, off Harwich, Essex and Felixstowe, Suffolk in the 1960s. In those days Harwich, Parkeston Quay was a busier port than Felixstowe. Now, the Port of Felixstowe is the UKs largest container port and Harwich International Port is the UK end of ferry routes, including the one to the Hook of Holland served by the two Super Ferries, 'Stena Britannica' and 'Stena Hollandica'.
Aylesford, River Medway, bridge, church, st Peter and st Paul's, wherry, barge, wharf, sail, Thames Barge,
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The River Medway and old wharf at Aylesford, Kent. A tidal river; there has been a crossing at this point since 1740. In the back ground is the church of St Peter and St Paul's. The time on the church tower is 3.55pm. A few of the barges from this period have survived and are raced in a series of match races.
Mersea Vineyard, Essex, summer, 2008, vines, grapes, ripening, sunshine, trees, sea, estuary, Blackwater, River Blackwater, East Mersea, Mersea Island, River Colne, Colchester, river, sea, meadow, blue sky, clear sky, North Sea,
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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.
Courtaulds Mill, River Colne, Halstead, Essex, mill, river, Colne, houses, road, car, reflections, tree, railings, IPSV1441, IPSV2295, IPSV1398, IPSV4977,
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Courtaulds Mill, on the left, Townsford Mill and River Colne, Halstead, Essex, seen in the 1960s. The houses on the right were built for mill workers, probably in the 1920s. The mill building is now a Co-op supermarket and Townsford Mill is an antiques centre. The road on the right, The Causeway, is now a one-way street coming towards the camera. An episode for the TV series Lovejoy featured a funeral procession travelling the wrong way along The Causeway and away from both Halstead churches. The road was closed for the filming.
Crane at work loading or unloading the Colchester registered ship, Bencol at Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex in the 1960s. the ship in the background is the Crocus, also locally registered.
Yachting enthusiasts in action at the popular yachting resort and racing venue of Brightlingsea on the Essex coast between Colchester and Claton. A 1960s sunset scene. Bateman's Tower in the background is a well known local landmark is a folly built in 1883 by John Bateman as a recuperation area for his ill daughter. IPSV5270, IPSV1398, IPSV2892, IPSV5876, IPSV5374, IPSV5404, IPSV2678,
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.
Mersea Vineyard, Essex, summer, 2008, vines, grapes, ripening, sunshine, trees, sea, estuary, Blackwater, River Blackwater, East Mersea, Mersea Island, River Colne, Colchester, river, sea, meadow, blue sky, clear sky, North Sea, wine, wine making, Engilsh wine,
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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.