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St Osyth in the snow 2009

St Osyth

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

The village is noted for its medieval Priory, a Grade I listed building which started life as a foundation for Augustinian Canons around 1127, it later became an abbey which was eventually dissolved in 1539...

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Brightlingsea, Essex. Bateman's Tower, prior to refurbishment.

Brightlingsea

(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW)

A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea...

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Jaywick Beach (Essex) February 2005

Jaywick

(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SE)

Much of Jaywick was built during the early part of the 20th century when Mr. Frank Stedman, a business man, bought the existing marshland to turn into a holiday resort...

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The pier at Clacton

Clacton-on-Sea

(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E)

Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time...

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River Colne, near Fingringhoe

Fingringhoe

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW)

Delightful Fingringhoe is home to one of the most outstanding Nature Reserves in the country. It was formed out of a disused gravel pit near the estuary of the beautiful River Colne and today it is the premier flagship of the Essex Wildlife Trust...

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Beach at West Mersea, Essex

West Mersea

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction W)

The beach is crammed full of colourful beach huts and has fine views across the mouth of the River Blackwater to Bradwell-on-Sea. The beach is safe for bathing, windsurfing is popular and there is a small jetty for boats...

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Frinton on Sea station, Essex

Frinton-on-Sea

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)

Frinton, is a sedate area which retains a refined atmosphere and many gracious Victorian properties from when the then small seaside village was developed as a resort in the 1860's by Sir Richard Cooker...

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Greenstead Church, said to be the world's oldest wooden building, in Greenstead, England

Greenstead

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)

Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit....

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The beach at Walton On The Naze

Walton on the Naze

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)

This is a seaside resort that is a real treat for every member of the family. It is a traditional resort that simply caters for those whose wish is to have a jolly good time...

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Mistley Church, Essex

Mistley

(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

Mistley lies on the south bank of the River Stour not far from Manningtree, to which it is joined via a tree-lined walk along the river which is oddly called The Walls...

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Beth Chatto Gardens, May 2001

Beth Chatto Gardens

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)

The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, having been built by St Cedd in 654ad. It sits right on the.....

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Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW)

Picturesque watermill with working waterwheel..

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St. Botolphs Priory in Colchester

St. Botolph's Priory

(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)

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New Walton Pier

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E)

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Castle Park, Colchester

Colchester Castle Park

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

Winner of Britains Best Park 2009, Colchester Castle Park is a fantastic park in the town centre of Colchester. Great for a walk.....

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Natural History Museum Colchester

Natural History Museum

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

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Colchester

Colchester Castle

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)

Colchester is an ancient town situated on the site where a Roman city once stood. It is most famous for its massive Norman.....

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Colchester zoo,Leopard

Colchester Zoo

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW)

Colchester Zoo, located in Essex, England, is renowned as one of the leading zoological parks in the United Kingdom. Established.....

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High Woods Country Park

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW)

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