Colchester Castle Video (Open Colchester project)
This is Colchester Castle! Colchester Castle is a Norman castle dating somewhere in the second half of the 11th century. The Keep of the castle (that’s the main defensive area…
Albert Battle, Colchester. An interview with Cyril Meadows.
It’s November 1989 and local amateur historian, Cyril Meadows, sits gown with my Great Grandfather to interview him about his life growing up in Marks Tey and Colchester in the…
Sir Bob Russell, Mayor of Colchester, 1986-87
A photograph of former Mayor of Colchester, Sir Bob Russell, 1986. RichardBusinessman, camping enthusiast, Formula One fan and Real Ale drinker.
Britannia Gurkha Restaurant, Colchester: Tradtional Napolese Cuisine
The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant near the heart of Colchester is an excellent example of how you can take a failing pub and turn it into a successful family business. The…
Decorus UK Ltd in Administration
I have been informed today that Decorus UK Ltd, based in Colchester, is filing for Administration. The company stopped paying staff and assessors salaries in February 2017 after a whistle-blowing…
1805 map of Colchester Town shows huge changes in 200 years
I discovered a 1805 map of Colchester recently which shows the huge changes since 1805. Original drawn by J. Britton, the map shows that Colchester really was just a small…
Asia Delight, Chinese takeaway delivery, Colchester
The company can be contacted on 01206 548881. Asia Delight deliver within a 3 mile area (or for a small fee over 3 miles). The restaurant can be found at:…
Brightlingsea CO-OP cash machine stolen in ram-raid
A cash machine at Brightlingsea CO-OP was stolen in the early morning in a ram-raid on the front of the building. A representative from the East of England Co-operative said…
Review of Donkey and Buskins, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester
So before I get into the nitty-gritty of this review, you’ll be wanting to know if the Donkey and Buskins is a good or a bad place to visit. It’s…
Colchester Scouts St. Georges Day Parade 2016
Hundreds of Scouts and Guides turned out on a cold (and at times hailing) Sunday 24th April 2016 to celebrate St. Georges Day with their annual Colchester Scouts St. Georges…