West Mersea, Old Mersea c.1960
Photo ref: W190045
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To reach West Mersea it is necessary to pass over the Strood, a causeway which is liable to flood at high tide. These attractive weatherboarded houses still stand. Once Mrs Cudmore ran the tea shop, offering home-made cakes.

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A Selection of Memories from West Mersea

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from West Mersea

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Born on Mersea island- what a haven we school children had to live and grow in. Endless poppy fields and bluebell woods, golden beaches and primrose banks flanked the leafy lanes. Greedy land grabbers have spoilt its original charm, but thankfully its still possible to take a walk down The Lane by the coast to step back in time. Sit on the beach, take in the salty breeze from the marshes,and ...see more