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In the shadow of the oil refineries: swimmers and stranded boats in a sea of mud, Leigh-on-Sea – photo feature

Tue 30th June, 2026Thu 9th July, 2026 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Leigh on Sea has something of a troubled relationship with the tide. When it’s in, the Essex town can do a passable impression of a pleasant seaside resort, with a …

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Penarth promenade and pier in photos, south Wales
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Penarth promenade, pier and railway station in photos, south Wales

Thu 8th August, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a selection of photos taken around Penarth Promenade, pier and beach last week. It’s a place I’ve been visiting ever since childhood, and it was lovely to see both …

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Whitstable photos: beach scenes, singing fisherman and an oyster eating competition
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Whitstable photos: beach scenes, singing fisherman and an oyster eating competition

Thu 29th June, 2017Wed 28th June, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s some sunny scenes from the seaside town of Whitstable in Kent, taken last year when a small festival was taking place by the harbour.

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Whitstable photos - shops, pubs and High Street views
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Whitstable photos – shops, pubs and High Street views

Wed 9th April, 2014Tue 26th July, 2016 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located 5 miles north of Canterbury, the seaside town of Whitstable is famous for its oysters, which have been collected in the area since at least Roman times.  It’s about …

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