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to large yachts. The most celebrated event is the Round-the-Island race, where dinghies attempt to sail round the island in either direction, helped over the Strood by volunteers. On
Saturday, there is a regatta at West Mersea, followed by a selection of water sports and a firework display at dusk.
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of the mid-19th century, goods were transported by boat and barge. In 1911, local businessmen proposed a railway between
Colchester and the island, which would have ended at a pier next to the Esplanade in the south, with an additional station in West Mersea on what is now East Road. The plans were
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At the outbreak of World War II, the island became part of the front line for invasion and was heavily fortified. Along with other coastal resorts, the island drew in evacuees from London, though as the war progressed, these were moved to safer settlements further inland. 2000 troops were stationed
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was installed along the beach along with a
Battery Observation post and a number of searchlights and pillboxes. Several of these installations survived and can still be seen along the south coast of the island, one of which has been converted into a cafe. After the war, the island suffered from
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lies adjacent to the north while the uninhabited
Packing Marsh and Cobmarsh Islands lie to southwest. Most of the area immediately surrounding the island consists of saltmarsh and mudflats, and is an important sanctuary for wading and migratory birds. The island itself sits on a mix of
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to the northwest of the island. The survivors were stationed at Mersea before moving to prisoner-of-war camps. In 2013, the Mersea Island Tales
Educational Trust obtained a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to set up a First World War exhibition at Ivy Farm, which features a 1916
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Since the 1960s, the population has increased considerably, with the population of West Mersea rising from 3,140 in 1961 to 6,925 in 2001. Mersea Island has suffered less from the increased popularity of holidaying abroad when compared to nearby resorts such as
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in the pond alongside the inn. In the early 19th century, the increased demand for oysters despite a limited supply from the Strood and
Pyefleet Channel led traders to get oysters from other places and pass them off as native to the island.
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in 1542. The Parish Church of St Edmund in East Mersea dates from around the 12th or 13th century, with extensions in the late 15th or 16th. The church and hall are surrounded by a moat that is thought to be the remains of a
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In the First World War, 320 soldiers came from Mersea Island, of which 50 lost their lives. They are commemorated at the War
Memorial at the parish church. Troops were stationed at Mersea Island during the war. In 1916, a
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celebrations, the island declared a mock independence from the UK for that day. Anyone travelling to the island across the Strood paid 50p for a "passport", the proceeds of which went towards the war veteran charity
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The Mersea Island Food, Drink & Leisure
Festival takes place in May in the Mersea Vineyard. It combines a food theatre showing various meals, particularly oysters, with local live music and storytelling.
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rivers and has an area of around 7 square miles (18 km). It is formed by the
Pyefleet Channel to the north and the Strood Channel to the west, which connect the Blackwater to the Colne. The much smaller
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raiders in 894 and rebuilt afterwards. The west tower was added to the church around the 11th century, the south aisle in the 15th and various other rebuilds continued towards the end of the 18th century.
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By the end of the 19th century, the land around the island had been partially reclaimed, allowing easier access. A police officer for the island was appointed in 1844 and a school was opened in 1871.
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There are six camping and caravanning sites on the island, which help contribute towards the island's economy during the summer months. The largest is Cooper's Beach, which caters to 3,000 residents.
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in West Mersea with 450 pupils aged 4–11. The school has an additional nursery for 52 children aged 2–4. The school was built by Horace Darken in 1871–72, with additional classrooms added in 1897.
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can be seen on the other side. West Mersea can be further divided into three areas. The Old City in the southwest of West Mersea serves the fishing and yachting industries and contains a number of
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to the north of West Mersea. The land immediately facing the Blackwater is known as the Mersea flats, which is mostly beach that dries at low tide. The former
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store on the island, expressing concern that it would take trade away from local businesses. Planning permission was granted the following year.
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near the Strood contained the remains of a cremated adult in a glass urn, within a lead casket, now in the local Mersea Museum. In 1730, a large
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discovered further evidence of Roman remains around the church. West Mersea was believed to be a holiday destination for Romans staying at
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and Dabchicks Sailing Club, established in 1973. During the week, starting on Monday, there are races for many boat classes in the
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established a large fish weir at Besom Fleet to the southwest of the island and built the church at West Mersea. It was damaged by
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to the area. The Essex oyster fishery is opened by the Mayor of Colchester every September.
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Sherriah, André C.; Devonish, Hubert; Thomas, Ewart A. C.; Creanza, Nicole (5 April 2018).
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from the 16th to the 19th century. It became a focal point for troops in both
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biplane and information about soldiers from Mersea who took part in the war.
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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume 3: North East
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Jones, Daniel (2011). Roach, Peter; Setter, Jane; Esling, John (eds.).
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Beach huts have been established on West Mersea beach since the 1920s.
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exist around the island, which date from around the 7th century. The
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The New British Traveller: or, Modern Panorama of England and Wales
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2351:"The Thomas Lord Audley School | Excellence Through Learning"
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The island is home to Mersea Island F.C., who compete in the
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2420:"Strood causeway: Lifeboat manager calls for better signs"
2291:"Mersea Island declares independence for services charity"
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known as the Strood, carrying the Mersea–Colchester road (
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Website of Mersea's restored historic oyster packing shed
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Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
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OS Explorer Map: Colchester, Harwich & Clacton-on-Sea
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which destroyed much of the oyster fishery, and from the
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and servicing the leisure boating and yachting industry.
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Division 1. There is a youth football team, Oyster F.C.
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priory at West Mersea and land here was granted to the
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30:"Mersea" redirects here. Not to be confused with
1638:The Landscape Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England
978:Crossing the Strood in the Round-the-Island race
2838:(Report). Essex County Council. Archived from
2202:. West Mersea Lifeboat Station. Archived from
1806:Page, William; Round, J. Horace, eds. (1907).
479:The island lies 9 miles (14 km) south of
2815:East Mersea Village Plan and Design Statement
2611:"Mersea Week celebrates its 40th anniversary"
2092:"Barn to be turned into First World War base"
806:In 1926, West Mersea became a self-governing
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1995:Somerville, Christopher (12 February 2002).
1323:(Map). 1:50 000. Ordnance Survey. sheet 184.
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1761:"The Mersea Charter of Edward the Conessor"
1532:The English Coast: A History and a Prospect
1008:. Baring-Gould was the writer of the hymn "
432:. The island is split into two main areas,
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1700:. J.Robins and Company. pp. 393–394.
583:have been harvested off the island since
2855:The Mersea Community and Business Portal
1171:Cambridge English pronouncing dictionary
1056:Essex and Suffolk Border Football League
1023:in the 1950s. The island retained some
958:. A foot ferry runs from East Mersea to
617:The Church of St Peter & St Paul in
508:Internally, the island is split between
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531:The name 'Mersea' is derived from the
2836:West Mersea: Seaside Heritage Project
2765:Fautley, M.P.B.; Garon, J.H. (2004).
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1959:. S. Lewis and Company. p. 258.
1663:"Fish traps in the River Blackwater"
1640:. Boydell & Brewer. p. 61.
1014:Mehalah: A Story of the Salt Marshes
2271:. Basildon Canvey and Southend Echo
1997:"Essex: Beyond the white stilettos"
1888:Calendar of Patent Rolls, 1575-1578
1636:Higham, N.J.; Ryan, Martin (2010).
840:Royal National Lifeboat Institution
2563:(1743). Royal Society Publishing.
2317:"Mersea Island School, Colchester"
2244:. 27 February 2006. Archived from
1910:National Heritage List for England
571:The main industries on Mersea are
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2178:. The History Press. p. 88.
1974:. The History Press. p. 49.
1584:. Osprey Publishing. p. 40.
1433:O'Connor, Joanne (28 July 2013).
1297:. users.erols.com. Archived from
1242:Barnett, Hannah (28 April 2014).
1199:. Caroline Taggart. 8 June 2011.
735:, with the aim of blockading the
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2529:. The Margery Allingham Society
1886:J. Collingwood & J. Trier,
1713:"Essex Archaeology and History"
868:On 4 June 2012, as part of the
651:Evidence has shown a number of
475:Mudflats by West Mersea Harbour
416:estuaries to the south-east of
1934:. Gatehouse. 20 September 2014
1019:East Mersea was a site in the
1012:" and the author of the novel
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689:Dissolution of the Monasteries
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2834:Tyler, Sue (September 2009).
2768:Essex Coastline: Then and Now
2376:. A&C Black. p. 63.
1535:. Bloomsbury; A&C Black.
1268:Elfer, Helen (29 June 2013).
696:refuge after their defeat by
547:. The Strood is derived from
444:that can flood at high tide.
1435:"The magic of Mersea Island"
1000:. Between 1870 and 1881 the
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2176:The Colchester Book of Days
1932:"Mersea Stone, East Mersea"
1876:. 27 June 1930. p. 12.
1766:. Essex Archaeology Society
108:OS grid reference
39:Human settlement in England
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2786:Hallam, Elizabeth (1986).
2637:"West Mersea Town Regatta"
1021:Survey of English Dialects
1010:Onward, Christian Soldiers
885:Mersea Island School is a
844:Atlantic 85 class lifeboat
420:. Its name comes from the
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2021:Strutt, Benjamin (1803).
1809:Alien houses: West Mersea
1738:. Routledge. p. 43.
1582:Discovering Roman Britain
1016:which was set in Mersea.
894:Thomas Lord Audley School
887:foundation primary school
551:, meaning 'marshy land'.
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2372:Fairhall, David (2013).
2040:The Geographical Journal
1580:Johnston, David (2002).
1227:Fautley & Garon 2004
2882:17 January 2016 at the
2242:East Anglia Daily Times
2117:Museums, Imperial War.
2027:. W Keymer. p. 83.
1696:Dugdale, James (1819).
870:Queen's Diamond Jubilee
848:RNLB Just George B-879.
794:crash landed at nearby
675:. By 950, there was a
308:Harwich and North Essex
2710:libraries.essex.gov.uk
2685:"Oyster Football Club"
2639:. Seaview Holiday Park
2569:10.1098/rstb.2017.0055
2319:. Essex County Council
1953:Lewis, Samuel (1840).
1787:Cite journal requires
1734:Hinton, David (2002).
1529:Murphy, Peter (2011).
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2119:"Mersea Island Cross"
1711:Millat, Tony (1982).
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2248:on 24 September 2015
2174:Webb, Simon (2013).
2123:Imperial War Museums
1972:Little Book of Essex
1970:Gordon, Dee (2010).
1874:Chelmsford Chronicle
1045:Thames sailing barge
937:Essex County Council
745:24-pounder long guns
685:Edward the Confessor
214:Sovereign state
2771:. Matthew Fautley.
1903:(16 January 1996).
1400:Essex Country Parks
1006:Sabine Baring-Gould
741:siege of Colchester
563:A group of fishing
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2659:"Mersea Island FC"
2615:Colchester Gazette
2446:"Mersea Stroodcam"
2353:. Tla.essex.sch.uk
2096:Colchester Gazette
1036:Blackwater Estuary
988:Blackkerchief Dick
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154:City of Colchester
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2794:. Arrow. p.
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2507:on 23 August 2014
2426:. 20 October 2012
2383:978-1-4729-0342-6
2185:978-0-7524-8908-7
2098:. 6 December 2013
1981:978-0-7524-6263-9
1745:978-1-134-66014-8
1647:978-1-84383-582-0
1591:978-0-7478-0452-9
1542:978-1-4411-4514-7
1461:, pp. 11–12.
1180:978-0-521-76575-6
1040:Optimist dinghies
984:Margery Allingham
898:Thurstable School
729:English Civil War
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