Totem poles going up in Clacton as part of anniversary celebrations
The Clacton 150 Heritage Trail boards will go up along the trail route
Last updated 13th Jul 2021
Totem poles are going up in Clacton this week as part of the town's anniversary celebrations.
The Clacton 150 Heritage Trail boards will go up along the trail route, which runs from Jaywick Sands to Holland Haven.
People taking part in the trail are also encouraged to look out for the augmented reality boards.
They are being installed ahead of Sunday (18 July), which marks 150 years since the first ship docked at the newly completed Clacton Pier – and the town’s birthday.
Alex Porter, cabinet member for leisure and tourism at Tendring District Council, which has organised the trail, encouraged people to try it out:
"There is a lot of fascinating information contained on the trail boards which are well worth a visit once they’re in place.
"On behalf of the project team I’d like to thank all of the community groups and local historians who have contributed to the information displayed, as their help has been invaluable.
"If you’re making plans to walk the heritage trail, why not also take part in the host of other activities going on in Clacton this summer; from Octopus Ahoy and Street Tag, to rides on the big wheels at Clacton Pier and Clacton Pavilion, installed to mark Clacton 150."
Clacton Pier will be marking its anniversary in a few weeks’ time on 27 July, which was the official opening of the attraction 150 years ago.
Firework displays are being held weekly there during the school summer holidays.
The Clacton 150 celebrations received ÂŁ250,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, which has paid for the heritage trail and two staff to co-ordinate events and activities.
People and businesses are being encouraged to hold their own events and activities to celebrate Clacton 150, and share details with the co-ordinating team at clacton150@tendringdc.gov.uk .