I recommend Harwich (Essex) for a day out, with twin lighthouses, sandy beach, treadle crane and perhaps surprisingly one of the first purpose built "cinema's" in England.
The electric palace was opened in November 1911 and still shows films today, over 100 years later. More information at http://www.electricpalace.com/
All images © Mark Baigent
Photograph of the Electric palace
Photograph of the Treadwheel crane which was built in 1667
Inside the crane hut are two large wheels measuring 16ft in diameter
and the crane was powered by men walking inside these wheels.
More information at http://www.harwich-essex.co.uk/treadwheel-crane.html
Sandy Beach - extends around to Dovercourt
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