Jaywick Martello Tower: By Train to Clacton-on-sea
In this follow up talk, Adrian Wright takes us along the holidaymakers' journey from London to the coast, showing landmarks en-route and exploring how train services have evolved; plus a look at the two accidents involving Clacton trains.
Tickets are £2.00 per talk or pay for all five talks in advance and get the final talk free. Refreshments provided.
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