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Near this spot on 6th Jan 1850 Pastor C. H. Spurgeon found peace through Jesus Christ as described in his own words: '... [full inscription unknown]
Artillery Street Evangelical Church, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Blur first gigged here 1989 Presented to East Anglian Railway Museum
Goods Yard, East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Catherine Marsh Philanthropist and Author of books on the lives of soldiers and navvies in 1850's born here
Albert Hall Building, High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This place was used by The Society of Friends as a burial ground from 1778 until 1853 and was presented by them to the town of Colchester in 1952
St. Helens Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates the site of the former Sobraon Barracks. Named after a major battle in the Punjab in 1846. They covered a large area of this development. Built 1900 demolished 1960s
41 Abbey Field View, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates the site of the former Military Hospital. The front of the building was a few metres behind this wall. Built 1896 demolished 1990s
13 Abbey Field View, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Clr Sgt Edmund Fowler VC lived here 1913-1926 awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in 1879
6 Berechurch Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Col James Colvin VC lived here 1921-1945 awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in 1897
296 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Frank Daniell artist & portrait painter 1866-1932 lived here and at 15A High Street
8 East Hill, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Here lived Dr Robert Richardson Newell MD 1750-1814 founder of Colchester Medical Society 1774
39 Head Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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The Bunting Rooms. 1st Colchester Scout Group founded here 1908
Bunting Rooms, Culver Street west, Colchester, United Kingdom
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John Ball of Colchester Priest A leader of the Peasants Revolt Executed at St Albans 15th July 1381
John Ball Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom
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In memory of the victims of the "Essex Witch Hunts" who were imprisoned in Colchester Castle. In the 16th and 17th centuries, over 200 women and men were held in the cells of Colchester Castle on charges of witchcraft. Many died while awaiting their trial. Much of the evidence was based on superstition, ignorance and hysteria. This plaque is placed as a memorial to them all and in the hope of an end to persecution and intolerance.
Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom
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On Sunday 21st February 1915, during the First World War, the first air raid on Colchester occurred here at, what was then, 41 Butt Road
Colchester Police Station car park, Butt Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon 1834-1892 Preacher was converted in this chapel 6th January 1850
12a Artillery Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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In this building opened in 1910 as the Headgate Electric Theatre Arthur Askey CBE Comedian made his first professional appearance 31st March 1924
Former Cameo Cinema, St John's Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Captain Robert Baden-Powell in 1907 founded The Scout Movement He was stationed here 1886-87
The Medical Centre, Cavalry Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Historic Colchester Maidenburgh Street Section of the 19th century surface, made of Mountsorrel granite setts.
Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Near this spot formerly stood a stone cross described by Morant in his history of Colchester
100 Lexden Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Archibald Percival First Earl Wavell Viscount Keren of Eritrea and Winchester CMG GCB GCSI GCIE PC General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Middle East 1939-1941 Commander-in-Chief, India 1941-1943 Viceroy of India 1943-1947 was born here 5th May 1883.
10 The Avenue, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Great Eastern Railway 12 July 1913 To Commemorate The Cromer Express Rail Disaster which occurred on 12th July 1913 at Colchester. Claiming the lives of Driver: Barnard of Ipswich. Fireman: Keeble of Ipswich. Guard: Burdett of Norwich. Lest We Forget
Colchester North Station, Loco Shed. Only visible from a train., Colchester, United Kingdom
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This mansion, built about 1690, was the residence of Sir Isaac Rebow, B. 1655; D, Sept. 19, 1726. M.P. for Colchester 1692-1722 High Steward of the Borough; Recorder, 1723-1726; Mayor, 1716-7. Knighted, March 27, 1693, by King William III, who thrice visited this house viz., on March 27, 1693; Oct. 29, 1693; Oct. 19, 1700.
No. 62 Head Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Here stood the Colchester Free Grammar School 1582-1852
Culver Street East, Colchester, United Kingdom
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South Gate or St. Botolph's Gate Removed A.D. 1818
49 St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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This stone marks the spot where on August 28th 1658, after the surrender of the town, the two Royalist Captains Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle, were shot by order of Sir Thomas Fairfax, the Parliamentarian General.
Colchester Castle, Colchester, United Kingdom
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John Wilbye (1574-1638) The madrigal composer resided in this house for many years
6 Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Formerly The Assembly Room King's Head Inn In this room the Royalist Officers surrendered on the conclusion of the Siege of Colchester. August 27th 1648
Headgate Court, Head Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Portion of Tymperleys the birthplace and residence of William Gilberd Author of “De Magnete” and founder of Electrical Science. Born. 1544 – D. 1603
8 Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Formerly occupied by two Colchester clockmakers Jeremy Spurgin Born 1666. Died 1699 John Smorthwaite Born. 1675 Died 1739
WH Shephard Funeral Services - 93-94 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Holy Trinity Colchester. Lady D'Arcy's Charity. Six almshouses rebuilt 1897 and 1905. Rev. John Bush Early. Rector. E Thompson Smith Esq. JP. Thomas Jon Ward.
34-39 Eld Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom
The Victoria Inn Official Yorkshire Embassy to Colchester and surrounding boroughs Est. Dec. 6th 2010
North Station Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
Behind this plaque stood Colchester's main workhouse built in 1836–37. It housed the town's destitute poor, numbering around 150, most of whom were elderly and gave overnight shelter to the wandering homeless. The complex of buildings, included work rooms, eating and sleeping accommodation, a laundry and a hospital, covered a 3.6 hectare site. From 1929 the Poor Law was replaced by a Public Assistance Board and in 1938 the complex became St. Mary's hospital, run after 1948 by the National Health Service. It closed in 1993. At this hospital, in 1950, Norman Sydney Mason removed gas cylinders from an area occupied by patients threatened by fire and burned himself in the process. He was awarded the British Empire Medal by King George VI and also the Carnegie Medal.
St. Marys Fields, Colchester, United Kingdom
Margaret Thatcher 1925-2013 the first woman to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom lived here in 1948
English Study Centre, Lexdon Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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By the munificient gifts of Viscount Cowdray High Steward of Colchester, Member of the Borough in Four Parliaments (1895 - 1910) and of Viscountess Cowdray. This Castle together with the Holly Trees Mansion and its extensive grounds part of the Ancient Castle demense were aquired in 1920 and 1922 by the Corporation of Colchester. These splendid possessions for the permanent benefit of the townspeople were bestowed upon Colchester by Viscount and Viscountess Cowdray as "a tribute ot their affection for the borough" and enabled the opening up and construction of the main entrance to the Castle Park from Cowdray Crescent inaugarated by Viscount Cowdray on the 24th May 1923, the honorary freedom of Colchester was presented to Viscount Cowdray on 15th October 1919 and was also specially conferred upon Viscountess Cowdray on 19th October 1922.
Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom
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Flagstaff Complex. Site of Commanding Officer accommodation and administrative buildings, originally serving HQ Eastern District, established here 1866.
Napier Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
Catharine Buchanan Alderton MBE JP 1869-1951 Suffragist and first woman to become Mayor of Colchester 1923-24 lived here
24 Cambridge Road, Colchester, United Kingdom
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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
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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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