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Tower E is on the promenade at Clacton, it is on the site of the local Butlin's Holiday Camp which closed in 1983.
This is in front of the Clacton Hospital on the promenade. c1930's judging by the car on the roadside. It was a zoo when I was a child in the 1960-70's
18/10/2023. Clacton-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Clacton-on-Sea to see projects connected to the governments long term plan for towns. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
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Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, eastern England, and was founded as an urban district in 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970s.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment.
For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton-on-Sea
Day 1 of a 5 day bank holiday weekend and Dad and myself head to the Essex coast for the 24th Annual air show.
Day 1 of a 5 day bank holiday weekend and Dad and myself head to the Essex coast for the 24th Annual air show.
The Postcard
A postcard bearing no publisher's name. The lady on the left has obviously been drawn in.
The card was posted in Clacton-on-Sea using two ½d. stamps on Tuesday the 29th. June 1926 to:
Mrs. Waring,
62, Burton Road,
Brixton,
London SW.
The pencilled message on the divided back of the card was as follows:
"Dear Mrs. Waring,
We are all having a nice
time. We like the place.
The weather has been
nice excepting a little
cold.
Our time is drawing
near now.
Love,
Jess."
The War Memorial
The Imperial War Museum's War Memorials Register contains the following information relating to the Clacton memorial:
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians.
Charles Hartnell (Architect).
The memorial is located near to Pier Gap, Clacton-on-Sea Garden of Remembrance, Marine Parade West.
A two-stepped base surmounted by double plinth and bronze winged figure of Victory. Victory holds a wreath in one hand and a branch in the other. Dedicatory inscription carved onto the 6 o'clock face of the plinth in black lettering.
Names in relief on bronze plaques on two sides of the plinth.
First World War: 216 names
Second World War: 165 names
Second World War Civilians: 21 names.
The memorial is Grade II Listed.
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex, England, and was founded as an urban district in the year 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950's and the 1970's.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities, and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population.
In 1936, Billy Butlin bought and refurbished the West Clacton Estate, an amusement park to the west of the town. He opened a new amusement park on the site in 1937, and then, a year later on 11 June 1938, opened the second of his holiday camps.
This location remained open until 1983 when, due to changing holiday tastes, Butlins decided to close the facility. It was then purchased by former managers of the camp who reopened it as a short-lived theme park, called Atlas Park. The land was then sold and redeveloped with housing.
Arthur Meighen
So what else happened on the day that Jess posted the card?
Well, on the 29th. June 1926, Arthur Meighen of the Conservative Party became the Prime Minister of Canada for the second time.
More Work in Italy
Also on that day, Italy increased the working day by one hour as part of a nationwide efficiency drive.
Driver/Co-Driver: Ian Rix / Steve Greenhill
Car: Ford Escort
Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton 2019
Race Day 28nd April
#TendringRally
#firstontheroad
Clacton-on-Sea railway station, Skelmersdale Road. Wednesday 10 July 2019
Photograph copyright: Ian 10B.
Double decker 32855 on the start of its journey to Colchester due at 16.35 hours.
The 79 service to Brightlingsea is towards the back
18/10/2023. Clacton-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Clacton-on-Sea to see projects connected to the governments long term plan for towns. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
Day 1 of a 5 day bank holiday weekend and Dad and myself head to the Essex coast for the 24th Annual air show.
Driver/Co-Driver: Rob Tout / Kevin Jones
Car: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton 2019
Race Day 28nd April
#TendringRally
#firstontheroad
Ultimate Warbirds - P-47D Thunderbolt 45-49192 "Nellie", Hispano HA-1112-M1L Buchon "White 9", TF-51D Mustang 44-84847 "Contrary Mary" and Spitfire Mk.IX TA805
"What you fucking taking fucking pictures of?"
You. Shithead.
The Pier. Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England.