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Thanks for coming everyone. I had a great time. The heritage centre definitely surpassed my expectations (the tea and cake was much needed). I'm glad we made it in time!
What was as expected was the island itself, but in a good way. Bleak, and windy, but also beautiful.
What was also exactly as expected was the residents attitude towards QinetiQ/the MoD! I had gathered there were some 'tensions' but didn't necessarily expect them to be so frank. It's ironic really - if the MoD hadn't built the road the residents would still be using the Broomway (or boats, more likely). They tend to blame the MoD for the shrinking population, but it probably would have shrunk anyway - this being the modern trend with isolated islands.
The Broomway itself is fascinating. Although straight, it's generally thought to pre-date the Romans, and nobody knows if it is man-made or natural. It really is a genuine mystery. I definitely want to walk it one day.
Nice pictures chaps. I'm also very happy with my mug, it's nice to have a souvenir. I thinkt they must have sold out after I kicked it off by buying mine, they seemed to sell quite a few!
Sorry we missed you Oliver, I couldn't text/call to let you know, of course.
I found the 'Foulness Characters', with their brakless fixie skidders, quite amusing: