Cobmarsh Island was twice the size 1923 compared with 2021 according to research conducted by CITiZAN: the Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network.

Archaeologists and reserchers have been working on project looking at the changing coastline around Mersea Island.

Speaking to Owen Ward, Danielle Newman and Lawrence Northall have praised local islanders in their help with the project which has just been shortlisted for an award.

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Essex may have the longest coastline, but it surprisingly doesn't actually have many lighthouses. There is one however near Grays.

The Port of London Authority has recently spent £380,000 replacing it.

Leading that project has been Peter Trent, the Port of London Authority assistant civil engineer, who had told Owen all about the project.

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The Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury in 1948 bringing migrants from the Caribbean.

Their stories have formed a large piece of artwork on one of the original walkways where these citizens stepped foot on British soil for the first time.

Artist Evewright - a decendent himself of someone who travelled to Britian on the Windrush - has created the temporary artwork on the 432 panes of glass.

He joins Owen in conversation about his work, the insperation behind it and how the journeys made on the Windrush has shapped British history and culture to this day.

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Early on an autumnal morning, dozens of people gather on the Essex coast at Chalkwell for an early morning swim.

Recorded on the first World Bluetits day, in windy and wet conditions, Owen finds out what the appeal is of open water swimming with Lisa Monger from the Bluetits of Leigh.

If you fancy joining the Bluetits of Leigh - and other flocks around the Essex coast - can be found on Facebook.

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If you’ve been to the beach at Chalkwell and looked out into the river you will probably have noticed an eight meter high obelisk standing out in the river.

This is the Crowstone and it was built in the 1800's, but in the summer of 2021 it was given grade two listed status.

Allan Brodie, the Senior Architectural Investigator at Historic England and author of The Seafront, joins Owen to discuss it's importance and why this landmark has been given listed status along with out seaside gems around the coast of Britain.

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Britain's first cruise line to launch since the coronavirus pandemic begun taking bookings in the summer of 2021.

Ambassador Cruise Line is based in Purfleet and will begin premium cruise holiday sailing from Tilbury for great value prices.

Owen caught up with Commercial Director Chris Coates to find out more about this brand new cruise line based on the Essex coast and where they will be sailing to.

Ambassador Cruise Line website: www.ambassadorcruiseline.com

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What better way to enjoy the sights of the Essex coast than by open top bus.

Route 68 in Southend is operated by Ensignbus and 2021 is the second year they have run the seasonal route popular with tourists and locals alike.

Normally, large red modern open top buses provide the service, but on occassions heritage buses are also used.

Owen found out more from driver Michael Botton before taking a trip on the open topper.

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During the summer, a number of brightly coloured giant hares appeared in Southend. Attracting people for miles around, Essex By The Sea had to investigate to find out more.

Owen hopped down to Chalkwell Esplanade to meet Natalie Solomons who knows all about the summer fundraising arts trail.

More information about the trail can be found on their website www.haresabouttown.co.uk

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Right in the top corner of the Dengie peninsular, lies an almost forgotten airfield. Over shaddowed now by the former Bradwell Nuclear Power Station, the former RAF base was once a busy war airfield hosting aircrew from many allied nations.

Eric Simonelli, if the deputy chair of the RAF Bradwell Bay research group, who are building a profile of what life was like for the crews stationed in this remote part of the Essex coast.

More information can be found on the groups website - www.rafbradwellbay.co.uk

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For over a decade, hundreds if not thousands of people have come to Harwich each summer to enjoy Essex's fastest growing combined Arts Festival.

Last year The Harwich Festival went online, but it's back this year!

Peter Davis is the Artistic Director for the festival and told Owen what people can expect for 2021.

For more information and to book tickets for the festival, take a look at their website.

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