We enjoyed what we did though. We sat in the Victoria tea rooms for coffee watching a large group of older ladies watering the flower beds and baskets. We did wonder if they had entered the Britain in Bloom competition. We had a wander around the shops and I bought a lovely knitted hat in a charity shop. It looked new and I wondered if it was an unwanted gift.
We had a wander along the beach and enjoyed the peace. There is a lido here but it was closed that day. I have wanted to swim in it for quite a while. It was opened in 1932 along with many others around the country. It became run down and then the Brightlingsea Lido Trust took over and with lots of volunteers got it back up and running.
It is lovely that the Lido was saved - the one in Scarborough went into disrepair and then most of it demolished. Very sad end.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that the Lido was saved so many have been lost over the years.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful little excursion. It's lovely when old buildings are saved to be enjoyed again. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteYes it was a good community effort.
ReplyDeleteOh I love those beach huts. Apparently they cost a fortune nowadays. I've never been to the Clacton area at all. I think I'd like it!
ReplyDeleteI really don't know why I've not discovered your blog before now, Jean. I shall add it to my list of "Blogs I like to read and wish I had more time to do so"!!
Thank you. I'm afraid I have been a bit hit and miss with posting lately with such a lot going on.
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