Visit Mersea Island
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Uploaded by VisitEssex on Mar 3, 2009
Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK, located marginally off the Essex coast 9 miles (14 km) to the southeast of Colchester. It is situated in the estuary area of the Blackwater and Colne rivers and has an area of around 8 km². The main industries on Mersea are farming, fishing including oyster cultivation, tourism and servicing the leisure boating industry. There are two main settlements on the island, the small town of West Mersea and the village of East Mersea, plus a small hamlet at Barrow Hill to the north of West Mersea. Being such a unique island, Mersea sees many events from many different genres all-year round; from motorcycle rallies to music and food festivals. These events contribute to the large number of tourists that flock to Mersea Island throughout the year; seeing most of them in the summer to enjoy the beaches and good weather. But Mersea Island has also attracted a number of artists that thrive there taking advantage of the big blue skies and open seas producing some amazing works.
This video clip is an extract from the series 'Coastal Inspirations' which was produced by Imago Productions and first shown on Anglia TV. If you wish to purchase the complete series please contact: Imago Productions Tel:+44 (0) 1603 727600 or email Vivica@imagoproductions.tv
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house prices are very reasonable- come buy mine- you'll find us on rightmove and zoopla !!!! great little primary school and 10 min car ride to Colchester ( but check the tide times ) we become a real island on some high tides !
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I ljve in mersea so i see this everyda
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The local pronunciation of Mersea is 'Merzee', not 'Mercy' as in this clip.
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Wish I could live there, we have tried but we can't afford a house and rents are as high as London.
So we'll stay in London and visit.
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Looks like a lovely place, which I will visit when next in Essex (my original home county). Nice, interesting film!
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Nice spot one of my favourite.
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Only lived here for a few months. Indeed it is a lovely place. A walk down the beach in the evening is a nice end to the day.
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A wonderfull place
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You are right James. Presenters do make mistakes from time to time.
VisitEssex 1 year ago