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Port of Harwich Maritime Museum: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_of_Harwich_Maritime_Museum_-_geograph.org.uk_-_749021.jpgAuthor: Bob Jones
Harwich is a town in Tendring district, on the eastern coast of Essex, England. The town is on the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers. It has a population of 16,000 people (2012 estimate).
The history of Harwich dates back to its town charter in 1238, although there is evidence of human habitation that goes back much earlier, possibly even to Roman times. The town was targeted by William of Orange when he launched an attack on Britain in 1688. The attack was unsuccessful dur to strong winds that sent his ships into the English Channel. Today Harwich is a port town. It is the administrative hub for the container port at Felixstowe. There are ferry services from Harwich International Port to Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands. The whole of Old Harwich is today a conservation area. It has charming alleys and beautifully preserved historic buildings.
Pier Hotel, Harwich: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pier_Hotel,_Harwich,_Essex_-_geograph.org.uk_-_118960.jpgAuthor: Robert Edwards
Visiting Harwich
From London, take the A12 to Colchester, then continue on the A120 until you reach Harwich.Places of Interest in Harwich
- Church of St Nicholas: Local parish church dating to 1821.
- Electric Palace Cinema: Built in 1911, this is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas that survives with its original fittings.
- Great Eastern Hotel: Historic hotel built in 1864, now converted into apartments.
- Harwich Guildhall: Built in 1769, this is the only Grade I listed building in town.
- Pier Hotel: Historic hotel built in 1860.
- Port of Harwich Maritime Museum: Museum documenting the maritime history of Harwich. It occupies the Low Lighthouse that was built in 1818.
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