Colchester

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50 plaques 90% have been curated
54 subjects

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#1 George Lisle
(1610-1648) 2 plaques in Colchester
#2 Society of Friends Burial Ground, Colchester
(1778-1853) 2 plaques in Colchester
#3 Charles Lucas
(1613-1648) 2 plaques in Colchester
#4 Charles Spurgeon
(1834-1892) 2 plaques in Colchester

Hyderabad and Meeanee Barracks. Named after battles fought in Sindh, now Pakistan. They replaced Colchester Camp built here, on Ordnance Field, in 1855.

Mersea Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Chapel Street Air Raid 28th September 1942 8 people killed 30 houses destroyed 275 damaged

Chapel Street South, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Officers' Quarters. This building was constructed in 1874-75 as the Royal Artillery Barracks Officers' Quarters. Later it became the Garrison Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess

Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester, United Kingdom

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In remembrance of Major Raymond England, Battery Commander 88th Battery and the men of the 39th, 68th and 88th Batteries XIVth Brigade Royal Field Artillery, killed at the Battle of Le Cateau 26th August 1914

Le Cateau Barracks, Colchester, United Kingdom

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This building which is listed as being of historic and architectural interest was erected as a bakery in 1698. Later records show that it was owned during the 18c by the Gilson's, a famous family of bakers. It was extensively damaged by fire which raged for three days over Christmas 1834 and destroyed many of its neighbours. The plaque of the borough arms on the gable end commemorates the restoration

21 Head Street (Church Street elevation), Colchester, United Kingdom

James Parnell Quaker imprisoned for his faith & died here 1656 aged 19

Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Britain's most destructive earthquake Colchester Earthquake Top of this church spire collapsed 22nd April 1884

Lion Walk Church, Lion Walk Precinct, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Dr Ruth Bensusan-Butt MD 1877-1957 pioneer in family medicine and social care lived here 1915-1957

74 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

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In these houses lived Jane & Ann Taylor authors of "Original Poems for Infant Minds" etc. 1796-1811.

11-12 West Stockwell Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

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This tablet was erected by the Corporation of Colchester In this house lived Sir George Biddell Airy, late Astronomer Royal. Born 1801 – Died 1892

7/8 George Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

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