A historic Essex landmark has been closed to the public after a “deeply disappointing” vandalism attack. The cottage...

A historic Essex landmark has been closed to the public after a “deeply disappointing” vandalism attack. The cottage is run by the Benfleet and District Historical Society for the council as the Dutch Cottage Museum. It was given to the then Canvey Island Urban District Council in 1952, which restored and repainted it and had its conical roof rethatched before opening it as a museum in 1962. Dave Blackwell, Canvey Independents, leader of the council, said: “It is deeply disappointing and frustrating we need to close off this beloved historic building due to reckless acts of vandalism. https://lnkd.in/gN7PXp7z