Colchester Civic Society
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Website: www.colchestercivicsociety.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
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For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this ancient door at the church of #StLeonardAtTheHythe.
Patches in the timbers show where holes from which muskets could be fired were cut during the 11 week long #SiegeOfColchester in 1648.
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this ancient door at the church of #StLeonardAtTheHythe.
Patches in the timbers show where holes from which muskets could be fired were cut during the 11 week long #SiegeOfColchester in 1648.
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this ancient door at the church of #StLeonardAtTheHythe.
Patches in the timbers show where holes from which muskets could be fired were cut during the 11 week long #SiegeOfColchester in 1648.
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this ancient door at the church of #StLeonardAtTheHythe.
Patches in the timbers show where holes from which muskets could be fired were cut during the 11 week long #SiegeOfColchester in 1648.
#OnThisDay - 4 December 1800, Joseph Page, a farmer from Fingringhoe visited the Marquis of Granby public house where he sold seven quarters of oats to:
"a quarter-master of the name of Woodhouse in the 3rd Regiment of Dragoons at 40 shillings per quarter."
"a quarter-master of the name of Woodhouse in the 3rd Regiment of Dragoons at 40 shillings per quarter."
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#OnThisDay - 4 December 1800, Joseph Page, a farmer from Fingringhoe visited the Marquis of Granby public house where he sold seven quarters of oats to:
"a quarter-master of the name of Woodhouse in the 3rd Regiment of Dragoons at 40 shillings per quarter."
"a quarter-master of the name of Woodhouse in the 3rd Regiment of Dragoons at 40 shillings per quarter."
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#OnThisDay - 3 December 1588, William Bentley, the recently appointed master of the Free Grammar School writes to the town’s magistrates:
‘You have committed to my charge a matter of great weight and trust...'
#OnThisDay - 3 December 1588, William Bentley, the recently appointed master of the Free Grammar School writes to the town’s magistrates:
‘You have committed to my charge a matter of great weight and trust...'
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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#OnThisDay - 3 December 1588, William Bentley, the recently appointed master of the Free Grammar School writes to the town’s magistrates:
‘You have committed to my charge a matter of great weight and trust...'
#OnThisDay - 3 December 1588, William Bentley, the recently appointed master of the Free Grammar School writes to the town’s magistrates:
‘You have committed to my charge a matter of great weight and trust...'
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this delightfully and festivily red example from Cambridge Road.
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity we bring you this delightfully and festivily red example from Cambridge Road.
Good afternoon Colcestrian sleuths and detectives one and all.
If you've nothing better to do for the next three or so days, why not try and solve this week's #WhereAndWhatIsIt #ColchesterConundrum?
We'll put y'all out of your misery and post the answer on Friday afternoon...
If you've nothing better to do for the next three or so days, why not try and solve this week's #WhereAndWhatIsIt #ColchesterConundrum?
We'll put y'all out of your misery and post the answer on Friday afternoon...
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Good afternoon Colcestrian sleuths and detectives one and all.
If you've nothing better to do for the next three or so days, why not try and solve this week's #WhereAndWhatIsIt #ColchesterConundrum?
We'll put y'all out of your misery and post the answer on Friday afternoon...
If you've nothing better to do for the next three or so days, why not try and solve this week's #WhereAndWhatIsIt #ColchesterConundrum?
We'll put y'all out of your misery and post the answer on Friday afternoon...
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this imposing grade ll listed, 1910 built, Queen Anne style doorway from the former admin building at the former Severalls Hospital.
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/Monument/MCC...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Several...
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/Monument/MCC...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Several...
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this imposing grade ll listed, 1910 built, Queen Anne style doorway from the former admin building at the former Severalls Hospital.
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/Monument/MCC...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Several...
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/Monument/MCC...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Several...
It's great to see that #Colchester #Library has now reopened following a lengthy closure for repair and refurbishment.
#PositiveAboutColchester
#CivicPride
More:
libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-cont...?
#PositiveAboutColchester
#CivicPride
More:
libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-cont...?
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
It's great to see that #Colchester #Library has now reopened following a lengthy closure for repair and refurbishment.
#PositiveAboutColchester
#CivicPride
More:
libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-cont...?
#PositiveAboutColchester
#CivicPride
More:
libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-cont...?
#OnThisDay - 2 December 1789, James Ashwell Tabor JP., was born. One of the originators of the #ColchesterMuseum, he took great interest in local philanthropy and established the #Colchester #RaggedSchool.
More:
www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vo...
More:
www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vo...
www.british-history.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
#OnThisDay - 2 December 1789, James Ashwell Tabor JP., was born. One of the originators of the #ColchesterMuseum, he took great interest in local philanthropy and established the #Colchester #RaggedSchool.
More:
www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vo...
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www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vo...
A Colchester passenger is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
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www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
Bus user calls for development of city bus lane to combat congestion
A Colchester bus user is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A Colchester passenger is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
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www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
A Colchester passenger is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
Bus user calls for development of city bus lane to combat congestion
A Colchester bus user is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A Colchester passenger is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565330...
#OnThisDay - 1 December 1901, the #Colchester “Bellman”
maintained an old tradition & curious custom by patrolling the main thoroughfares of the town reciting verses in doggerel to welcome in “cold December...”
maintained an old tradition & curious custom by patrolling the main thoroughfares of the town reciting verses in doggerel to welcome in “cold December...”
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
#OnThisDay - 1 December 1901, the #Colchester “Bellman”
maintained an old tradition & curious custom by patrolling the main thoroughfares of the town reciting verses in doggerel to welcome in “cold December...”
maintained an old tradition & curious custom by patrolling the main thoroughfares of the town reciting verses in doggerel to welcome in “cold December...”
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this rather splendid art deco style door and window shop front from the independent Jes lifestyle store on St Johns Street.
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
For today's #AdventDoor from #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this rather splendid art deco style door and window shop front from the independent Jes lifestyle store on St Johns Street.
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#SeenReported - but still not sorted
Just before the bus stop on the 'town' side of North Bridge are barriers, cones and signs blocking Middleborough announcing closure of the bus stop and that works are permitted works to start and finish on 11 November.
#SeenReported - but still not sorted
Just before the bus stop on the 'town' side of North Bridge are barriers, cones and signs blocking Middleborough announcing closure of the bus stop and that works are permitted works to start and finish on 11 November.
November 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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#SeenReported - but still not sorted
Just before the bus stop on the 'town' side of North Bridge are barriers, cones and signs blocking Middleborough announcing closure of the bus stop and that works are permitted works to start and finish on 11 November.
#SeenReported - but still not sorted
Just before the bus stop on the 'town' side of North Bridge are barriers, cones and signs blocking Middleborough announcing closure of the bus stop and that works are permitted works to start and finish on 11 November.
For our first #AdventDoor of 2025 from here in #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this fantastic aged and textured door from the grade ll listed, 14th century, Rose & Crown Hotel.
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/monument/mcc339
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/monument/mcc339
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
For our first #AdventDoor of 2025 from here in #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity, we bring you this fantastic aged and textured door from the grade ll listed, 14th century, Rose & Crown Hotel.
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/monument/mcc339
More:
colchesterheritage.co.uk/monument/mcc339
#OnThisDay - 30 November 1603 #WilliamGilberd died of the plague
Born at Tymperleys in Trinity Street, he is known as the father of electricity and magnetism.
He is commemorated in and believed by some to be buried in, #HolyTrinityChurch.
More:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
Born at Tymperleys in Trinity Street, he is known as the father of electricity and magnetism.
He is commemorated in and believed by some to be buried in, #HolyTrinityChurch.
More:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#OnThisDay - 30 November 1603 #WilliamGilberd died of the plague
Born at Tymperleys in Trinity Street, he is known as the father of electricity and magnetism.
He is commemorated in and believed by some to be buried in, #HolyTrinityChurch.
More:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
Born at Tymperleys in Trinity Street, he is known as the father of electricity and magnetism.
He is commemorated in and believed by some to be buried in, #HolyTrinityChurch.
More:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
#OnThisDay - 29 November 1252, #Henrylll granted a new Royal Charter to #Colchester.
More:
british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vol9…
More:
british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vol9…
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#OnThisDay - 29 November 1252, #Henrylll granted a new Royal Charter to #Colchester.
More:
british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vol9…
More:
british-history.ac.uk/vch/essex/vol9…
Colchester’s new Local Plan draft is out.
It sets out where 20,800 new homes could go, plans for new jobs & infrastructure, and how the Council will seek to protect green spaces while meeting climate goals.
It's your chance to shape the city’s future. Have your say
colchester.gov.uk/NewLocalPlan
It sets out where 20,800 new homes could go, plans for new jobs & infrastructure, and how the Council will seek to protect green spaces while meeting climate goals.
It's your chance to shape the city’s future. Have your say
colchester.gov.uk/NewLocalPlan
Colchester City Council
colchester.gov.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Colchester’s new Local Plan draft is out.
It sets out where 20,800 new homes could go, plans for new jobs & infrastructure, and how the Council will seek to protect green spaces while meeting climate goals.
It's your chance to shape the city’s future. Have your say
colchester.gov.uk/NewLocalPlan
It sets out where 20,800 new homes could go, plans for new jobs & infrastructure, and how the Council will seek to protect green spaces while meeting climate goals.
It's your chance to shape the city’s future. Have your say
colchester.gov.uk/NewLocalPlan
A NEW partner is being sought for a multi-million pound transformation of the city’s oldest church after a charity backed out.
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www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565102...
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www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565102...
St Helena Hospice backs out of £4.3m transformation of Colchester's oldest church
Plans to repair and refurbish the former Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Street, are set to be approved tonight in a committee meeting but now the…
www.gazette-news.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A NEW partner is being sought for a multi-million pound transformation of the city’s oldest church after a charity backed out.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565102...
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565102...
#OnThisDay - 28 November 1859, John Brown a stonemason working from premises on #Colchester's East Hill for 25 years and a noted naturalist died. He is buried in Stanway churchyard.
More:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/Diction...
Photo: Essex Field Club
www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal.php
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en.wikisource.org/wiki/Diction...
Photo: Essex Field Club
www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal.php
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#OnThisDay - 28 November 1859, John Brown a stonemason working from premises on #Colchester's East Hill for 25 years and a noted naturalist died. He is buried in Stanway churchyard.
More:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/Diction...
Photo: Essex Field Club
www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal.php
More:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/Diction...
Photo: Essex Field Club
www.essexfieldclub.org.uk/portal.php
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#OnThisDay - 27 November 1855, a new Billy-boy Schooner of 120 tons, named ‘The Excelsior’ the property of William Cross a #Colchester corn merchant, was launched at Sainty’s Shipyard Fingringhoe.
#OnThisDay - 27 November 1855, a new Billy-boy Schooner of 120 tons, named ‘The Excelsior’ the property of William Cross a #Colchester corn merchant, was launched at Sainty’s Shipyard Fingringhoe.
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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#OnThisDay - 27 November 1855, a new Billy-boy Schooner of 120 tons, named ‘The Excelsior’ the property of William Cross a #Colchester corn merchant, was launched at Sainty’s Shipyard Fingringhoe.
#OnThisDay - 27 November 1855, a new Billy-boy Schooner of 120 tons, named ‘The Excelsior’ the property of William Cross a #Colchester corn merchant, was launched at Sainty’s Shipyard Fingringhoe.
A ROMAN mosaic uncovered in #Colchester's city centre will be displayed under a glass walkway after shelved plans were resurrected.
#Roman #Mosaic #CivicPride
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565188...
#Roman #Mosaic #CivicPride
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www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565188...
'Glass walkway' plans approved to show-off incredible 2,000 year old Roman mosaic
A triangular piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 in Essex.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
A ROMAN mosaic uncovered in #Colchester's city centre will be displayed under a glass walkway after shelved plans were resurrected.
#Roman #Mosaic #CivicPride
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565188...
#Roman #Mosaic #CivicPride
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2565188...
BIG plans to completely revamp Colchester’s St Botolph's Quarter are set to be given the green light.
Colchester Council will hold its planning committee meeting on Thursday evening which will discuss the proposed £7m St Botolph's Priory facelift.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564943...
Colchester Council will hold its planning committee meeting on Thursday evening which will discuss the proposed £7m St Botolph's Priory facelift.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564943...
£7million plans to transform St Botolph's Quarter set to be given the green-light
BIG plans to completely revamp Colchester’s St Botolph's Quarter should be decided upon by the local authority later this week.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
BIG plans to completely revamp Colchester’s St Botolph's Quarter are set to be given the green light.
Colchester Council will hold its planning committee meeting on Thursday evening which will discuss the proposed £7m St Botolph's Priory facelift.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564943...
Colchester Council will hold its planning committee meeting on Thursday evening which will discuss the proposed £7m St Botolph's Priory facelift.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564943...
MULIT-MILLION pound plans to transform #Colchester's oldest church are set to be decided on this week.
Colchester Council's planning committee will meet tomorrow evening from 6pm.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564883...
Colchester Council's planning committee will meet tomorrow evening from 6pm.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564883...
£4.3m plans to transform Colchester's oldest church due for approval this week
The authority is hosting its next planning committee meeting tomorrow evening from 6pm.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
MULIT-MILLION pound plans to transform #Colchester's oldest church are set to be decided on this week.
Colchester Council's planning committee will meet tomorrow evening from 6pm.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564883...
Colchester Council's planning committee will meet tomorrow evening from 6pm.
More:
www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2564883...
#OnThisDay - 26 November 1944, the Regal Theatre (later the #Odeon) on Crouch Street hosted a "Grand Musical Concert" featuring the Band of the #RoyalBerkshireRegiment.
The concert, under the patronage of the Mayor (AW Piper JP), was in aid of the 17th ITC Prisoner of War Fund.
The concert, under the patronage of the Mayor (AW Piper JP), was in aid of the 17th ITC Prisoner of War Fund.
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
#OnThisDay - 26 November 1944, the Regal Theatre (later the #Odeon) on Crouch Street hosted a "Grand Musical Concert" featuring the Band of the #RoyalBerkshireRegiment.
The concert, under the patronage of the Mayor (AW Piper JP), was in aid of the 17th ITC Prisoner of War Fund.
The concert, under the patronage of the Mayor (AW Piper JP), was in aid of the 17th ITC Prisoner of War Fund.
As you wander the ancient streets of our #Heritage filled city, how much do you really see?
How good are your observational and detective skills?
Just for fun and to tease and test you here's this week's
#WhereAndWhatIsIt?
#ColchesterConundrum
We'll post the answer on Friday.
How good are your observational and detective skills?
Just for fun and to tease and test you here's this week's
#WhereAndWhatIsIt?
#ColchesterConundrum
We'll post the answer on Friday.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As you wander the ancient streets of our #Heritage filled city, how much do you really see?
How good are your observational and detective skills?
Just for fun and to tease and test you here's this week's
#WhereAndWhatIsIt?
#ColchesterConundrum
We'll post the answer on Friday.
How good are your observational and detective skills?
Just for fun and to tease and test you here's this week's
#WhereAndWhatIsIt?
#ColchesterConundrum
We'll post the answer on Friday.