Colchester: Britain's First City
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50m
Colchester has a rich and vibrant history, often claimed to be Britain’s oldest city. This talk will take you on a journey through Colchester’s history – from the Ancient world of Boudicca to the modern day, seeing how this town changed and developed through time. Michael will focus in on Colchester’s buildings and let them do a lot of the talking. Even for the Colchesterian, there may be a few things that you didn’t know. Whether you’re a native or just new to Colchester, this should entertain. Fans of Ancient Rome, Medieval England, the Civil Wars or the nineteenth century need look no further.
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