The name Jaywick was first written down in 1438. It seems to mean "farm visited by jays". In the 1800s, the area was popular for shooting and had a rifle range.
After the Second World War, many similar holiday developments in Britain were torn down. The local council tried to demolish Jaywick too. But people living there fought against it. They won a special order in 1970 to protect their homes.
After the Second World War, many similar holiday developments in Britain were torn down. The local council tried to demolish Jaywick too. But people living there fought against it. They won a special order in 1970 to protect their homes.