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Colchester, The Castle 1892
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Construction of Colchester Castle is thought to have started around 1080, and in 1101 it was granted to Eudo the Steward by Henry I. The builders used salvaged Roman stone, and the keep was raised to at least three storeys. In 1215 it was occupied by French troops and besieged by King John in person; the French withdrew on the accession of Henry III. The castle was eventually bought by John Wheeley for its raw materials, but he had only demolished the top of the keep before the castle was saved by the lawyer and antiquarian Charles Grey. It became a museum in 1931.

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A Selection of Memories from Colchester

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Colchester

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Essex Hall
Hi I worked at Essex Hall when was 17 as a cadet nurse it was situated alongside North Station..Happy Days
Colchester, the Asylum 1891
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Added 12 January 2020

Growing Up At Colchester
I have been living in Melbourne Australia since emigrating with my parents in 1962. I have such fond memories of growing up and volunteering to be installed in the stocks during visiting hours at the castle with my cousins. I went to Mile End primary school then onto St Helena high. I started my hairdressing apprenticeship at Marion Lear hair salon. If anyone should read this that knows me as Margaret Long please contact me as I would love to hear from you.
Colchester, the Swimming Pool c1960
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Open Air Swimming Pool
Yes....it was cold. Not as cold as the grammar school open air pool mind when swimming lessons began in May term. My aunt Edith Baines used to teach at the open air pool, and by the end of the summer she was the colour of teak !
Colchester, the Swimming Pool c1960
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School Days
I also visited Salisbury Avenue where my grandparents lived, every day, as I came home from the Grammar School. I regularly went past the barracks and along the Artillery Folly on my way to the bus station then in St Johns street. So much has altered. I remember from early years at Salisbury Avenue the lighting of the gas lamps, the visits of the shrimp and winkle man, and several horse drawn traders, who produced manure for my grandmothers garden!
Colchester, Artillery Barracks 1891
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