Amber and Abstract coastal forms
England’s coastline is shaped by the tides. Twice each day, the sea advances and retreats, exposing landscapes that can feel entirely different from one hour to the next. Along t he Thames Estuary, this tidal movement is particularly dramatic, with the water receding far across mudflats and sandy foreshore before returning once again. For over a century, coastal towns such as Southend-on-Sea and the Thanet resorts developed ways to adapt to this rhythm. As holidaymakers flock
