Resident artist James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of Essex, this time he has stopped off at Great Totham

Great British Life: RED ROSES More beauty at Forrester Park, red roses in full bloom growing in a fence.RED ROSES More beauty at Forrester Park, red roses in full bloom growing in a fence. (Image: Archant)

In a peaceful location in lovely countryside away from the village.

Great British Life: ST. PETERS CHURCH In a peaceful location in lovely countryside away from the village.ST. PETERS CHURCH In a peaceful location in lovely countryside away from the village. (Image: Archant)

Presents a picturesque view for motorists travelling along the Colchester Road.

Great British Life: THE COMPASSES Presents a picturesque view for motorists travelling along the Colchester Road.THE COMPASSES Presents a picturesque view for motorists travelling along the Colchester Road. (Image: Archant)

To give it its full name ‘Forrester Park Golf Clubhouse. I don’t play golf but do appreciate the beauty.

Great British Life: THE GOLF CLUBHOUSE To give it its full name 'Forrester Park Golf Clubhouse. I don't play golf but do appreciate the beauty.THE GOLF CLUBHOUSE To give it its full name 'Forrester Park Golf Clubhouse. I don't play golf but do appreciate the beauty. (Image: Archant)

With much of the building hidden behind the manicured hedge, the inspiration was the Bell Tower and clock

Great British Life: THE PEAPOD With much of the building hidden behind the manicured hedge, the inspiration was the Bell Tower and clockTHE PEAPOD With much of the building hidden behind the manicured hedge, the inspiration was the Bell Tower and clock (Image: Archant)

With the two greens identical signs are displayed.

Great British Life: VILLAGE SIGN With the two greens identical signs are displayed.VILLAGE SIGN With the two greens identical signs are displayed. (Image: Archant)