Oyster Beds
Introduction
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Oyster Beds
Image: © David Williams Taken: 11 Aug 2006
The oyster industry at West Mersea dates back to the Roman times when nearby Colchester was the most important town in Britain. Some of the beds are derelict but others are thriving and oysters from here still end up on the tables of smart London restaurants
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Image Location
Latitude
51.775245
Longitude
0.904861