I lived in Strood for a few years, trying to escape London ( while still commuting in) , at weekends I explored the Hoo Peninsula. There is one winding road leading over the marshes to the small car park, and the sign which says "To The Beach". It's not everyone's idea of beautiful ; bleak, and industrial are the more generous descriptions. Still, I recall it affectionately, and now the land mark of the power station chimney has gone. I considered it an industrial spire, and painted this view inspired partially by Van Ruisdael's views of Haarlem Cathedral . By coincidence I agreed to sell this painting this morning.
