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Eight of these are open again today.
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Interesting read, it's amazing how much heritage is out there. I had a similar day at Stony Stratford yesterday and can recommend that as a trip out
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Fancy missing out on the boat.
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Some of us Essex folk are aware of what is open today in Maldon for Heritage Open days and be visiting them and other Essex gems too time permitting.
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I like the use of Beeching as a verb, and will endeavour to use it myself in the future.
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What gorgeous weather! Can't wait to see where you went today.
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Excellent choice DG. I too visited Maldon yesterday and looked around most of the sites within the town centre. I admire your stamina in tackling the trek out to Beeleigh and back. (I fear my aged limbs wouldn't have coped with that!) A thoroughly enjoyable day out in a very attractive town. Always a pleasure to visit Maldon.
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Wonderful, one of my favourite places. My mother lived in Maldon during her childhood and has happy memories. I always enjoy pushing wheelchair-bound Mum along the 'Prom', though, sadly, these days it is no longer possible to get her onto a barge for a cup of tea.
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Related news, published the same day, of the the last sea-going steam tug to survive in UK waters.
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A St Giles leper colony run by Anglican nuns survived into I think the 1980s in nearby Bicknacre/East Hanningfield, with its own isolated cemetery nearby. An ancient "hospital" sign used to stand in the lane. The expansion of Maldon and Heybridge would probably support a passenger railway now - just think, the Braintree line almost died circa 1970 kept alive by goods trains to Crittalls and a fertiliser depot. |
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