Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and
district in Essex, England and was founded as an (Urban District) in 1871. Clacton
is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between
the 1950s and 1970s. The town's economy continues to rely significantly on
entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector,
with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two
business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations
connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment
