At the turn of the centuries 16th -17th Dutch engineers, employed by the landowning Trefusis family to build the distinctive sea walls and quays, named the village Flushing, derived from their home town Vlissingin.
The marsh was drained to build houses for Captains, crews and facilities provided for the Packet Service and Royal naval ships.
The village became a wealthy and elegant place to live until the Packet Service left the area in 1850.
The population of 2000 virtually halved and the houses fell into disrepair. Eventually Flushing with its mild climate became a health resort and during the 20th century, tourism developed.
Today the houses have been replaced or restored and there is a small but thriving community.
The Village Club, at the heart of the village, has been used by the community for many and varied activities.