Exhibition: In Defence of the Realm – The Friends of Jaywick Martello Tower
This special exhibition by the Friends of Jaywick Martello Tower shines a spotlight on the early history of ‘Martello Tower C’, our very own Jaywick Martello Tower!
Learn about key coastal Essex defences built during the Napoleonic Wars.
Discover the story behind the Tower’s construction—who built it, how it was made, and the lives of those connected to it.
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