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Brightlingsea’s pubs had a famously relaxed attitude to underage drinking.  The police had a minimal presence and as long as there was no trouble in the village they pretty much ignored us.  It used to have 13 pubs, plus the Sailing Club, Yacht Club, British Legion, Community Centre and the Football Club – 18 placesContinue reading “We’re Living in a Powder Keg”