Roman Colchester was called Camulodunum, from the name of the Celtic god of war Camulos and the Roman word dunum meaning fort. In 61 AD Queen Boudicca led a rebellion and she attacked Colchester. The defenders took refuge in the temple of Claudius but the rebels broke in. They killed the people and burned the …
Colchester Garrison is a major garrison located in Colchester in the county of Essex, Eastern England. It has been an important military base since the Roman era. What is Colchester known for? Colchester is noted for its Victorian architecture. Significant landmarks include the Colchester Town Hall and the Jumbo Water Tower. In 1884, the town …
Colchester Garrison is currently home to the British Army’s 16th Air Assault Brigade. The brigade has three air assault infantry battalions, two aviation regiments, one artillery regiment, and supporting units (engineer, signals, logistics, medical). What is the most prestigious regiment in the British Army? Order of precedence Household Cavalry. Royal Horse Artillery. Royal Armoured Corps. …
The moment will mark the start of a year of celebrations as Colchester becomes the 76th city in the UK and the third in Essex, alongside Chelmsford and Southend. Is Colchester applying for city status? Instead Colchester Council hope a royal visit will be bestowed on the soon-to-be city in 2023. Letters patent are legal …
Colchester is noted for its Victorian architecture. Significant landmarks include the Colchester Town Hall and the Jumbo Water Tower. In 1884, the town was struck by the Colchester earthquake, estimated to have been 4.7 on the Richter Scale causing extensive regional damage. When was Colchester most important and why? Colchester is a historic town located …
Buses, taxis, blue badge holders and motorbikes are still able to use the High Street, but general traffic isn’t. Is there any time I CAN drive my car down High Street? Yes, but not between 7am and 7pm. Where can I park overnight in Colchester? Britannia car park is open for 24 hours, 7 days …
Essex County Council also allows passes to be used on the three County Council operated Park and Ride schemes at Sandon and Chelmer Valley in Chelmsford and at the Colchester Park and Ride. How do you pay for Park and Ride Colchester? Tickets are available to purchase per car, payment must be made by Mi …
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Colchester has been named as the best place for buy to let property investment based on capital value growth, transaction volumes, rental yield and rental price growth. Is Colchester a good place to buy a house? This means, although Colchester’s housing market is 25 per cent more expensive than the UK’s overall market, it does …
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The U’s. Did you know? Nickname of club The U’s Address United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP Year stadium built 2008 Stadium capacity 10,105 Club manager Matt Bloomfield Why are Colchester called the U’s? Bill Barraclough became United’s first sending off when he questioned the referee’s parentage in the November fixture with Norwich City Reserves. …
We are an Oyster Farm Our Fishery is on the shore of Pyefleet Creek on Mersea Island off the coast of Essex, where oysters have been farmed since Roman times. Our oysters lay on the river bed roaming with the mineral rich, brackish tides. Where do the best oysters in the UK come from? The …
