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  Colchester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colchester is an historic town in the north of the English county of Essex, with a population of about 160,000.
Colchester is the oldest recorded Roman town in England, although it existed as a Celtic settlement before the Roman conquest and there is archaeological evidence of settlement 3,000 years ago.
Colchester was bombed by the Luftwaffe in July 1940 during The Blitz.
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 Colchester, England|Colchester Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
'''Colchester''' is an historical town in the north of the EnglandEnglish county (England)county of Essex, EnglandEssex, with a population of about 160,000.
It is the main town in the Colchester (borough)borough of Colchester, is one of the towns which claim to be Oldest town in BritainBritain's oldest town (but is the oldest recorded Roman town) and is home to the prestigious Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolColchester Royal Grammar School.
Colchester is the Oldest town in Britainoldest recorded Roman town in England, although it existed as a Celtic settlement before the RomeRoman conquest and there is archaeological evidence of settlement 3,000 years ago.
www.echostatic.com /Colchester,_England|Colchester.html   (2550 words)

  
 Colchester, Essex, Pictures
Colchester, county town and borough in Essex, eastern England, on the River Colne.
The town of Colchester is the centre of trade for the agricultural areas of the borough, and it is also a small port.
Colchester is the seat of the University of Essex (1961).
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/United_Kingdom_Encarta_UK_edition/England/Essex/Colchester_town_and_borough.html   (462 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Colchester, Essex, England, UK
Colchester is a town of approximately 130,000 people in the county of Essex, approximately 60 miles east of London and 17 miles from the east coast.
Colchester also gained a reputation for producing oysters, though they were actually from the village of Brightlingsea a few miles down the river.
Colchester is in the London commuter belt and is served by the A12 dual carriageway that leads to London in one direction and Ipswich and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich in the other.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A1066510   (1781 words)

  
 A Brief History of Colchester, Essex, England
Colchester is the earliest recorded town in England.
Colchester was given a new charter in 1413.
Colchester escaped the fighting as it was in an area controlled by parliament during the war.
www.localhistories.org /colchester.html   (2269 words)

  
 Medieval English urban history - Colchester
Colchester's first known royal charter was received in 1189 and gave the borough the foundations of self-government.
In Colchester's case the main rivals were the Abbot of St. John's, a powerful and wealthy ecclesiastic, and John FitzWalter lord of Lexden manor together with his steward (and tenant of Langenhoe manor) Lionel de Bradenham.
Colchester had an added advantage of proximity to London, as well as a good connection thereto via the old Roman roads system, although this later proved disadvantageous when (in the fifteenth century) the export of products of Colchester's cloth-finishing industry fell under the influence of the Hanse merchants based at the London Steelyard.
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 Taylecoat Family Genealogy
was born in 1510 in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshrie, England and died in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshrie, England.
John Talcott IV was born in 1588 in Braintree, Essex, England and died Mar 1659/1660 in Hartford, Hartford, Co., CT and was buried in "The Worshipful".
John Talcott IV - was born in 1588 in Braintree, Essex, England and died Mar 1659/1660 in Hartford, Hartford, Co., CT and was buried in "The Worshipful".
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 Robert - pafg08 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
William CLARK was born 18 Mar 1770 in Colchester, Essex, England.
William GOWER was born 18 Mar 1766 in (All Saints) Mal, Essex, England.
Ann GAZLEY was born Abt 1767 in Of All Saints, Maldon, Essex, England..
www.cs.usu.edu /~bobw/pafrob/pafg08.htm   (337 words)

  
 Wells Family Genealogy
was born in 1574 in Braintree, Essex, England.
John Talcott IV John Talcott IV - was born in 1588 in Braintree, Essex, England and died Mar 1659/1660 in Hartford, Hartford, Co., CT and was buried in "The Worshipful".
was born in 1592 in Braintree, Essex, England.
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 CastleXplorer - Colchester Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Colchester had been the first Roman capital of Britain, and the castle is largely built from materials salvaged from the surrounding Roman remains.
The castle was partially demolished in 1683, which has led to much speculation about its original height, with the addition of another two storeys being the most popular theory.
The Roman vaults and other parts of the castle not freely open to the public can be seen on guided tours which are available throughout the day.
www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/colchester/colchester.php   (123 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Colchester Camping & Caravan Park, Essex, UK
The Colchester Camping and Caravan Park is ideally located for stop-overs to and from the Harwich ferry port, being well-signposted along the Colchester Central A133 slip road, just off the A12.
Colchester Castle Museum has previously been a ruin, a library and a prison for witches.
There are plenty of multi-storey car parks in Colchester's town centre, however parking is not cheap - it may be more economical to use the bus service.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A4596555   (953 words)

  
 Mark Pilling Family History - pilg472 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
was born 14 Apr 1605 in of, Colchester, Essex, England and was christened 21 Jun 1601 in, Ubbeston, Suffolk, England.
was born 27 Sep 1624 in, Colchester, Essex, England.
He died 18 Jun 1675 in St. Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, England and was buried 18 Jun 1675 in St Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, Eng.
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 Colchester Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Colchester | England United Kingdom
This modern hotel is favourably situated close to Colchester with its extensive links to the Roman era.
The George of Colcester is a 500 year old coaching house, steeped in history, located in the heart of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town.
A 500 year-old coaching house, steeped in history, located in the heart of Colchester, Englands oldest recorded town.
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 News from Colchester, England - a letter from Peter Walker, Rector of the Parish Church of St. James the Great, ...
It is a place of interest to the members of the Foote Family Association as it is thought to be the church in which you're ancestor, Nathaniel Foote, the settler, and his wife Elizabeth Demming were married.
When the Romans first came to this part of England, and built the town wall, which still encircles Colchester, there was strong resistance from the indigenous population.
During the siege of Colchester that part of the town came under attack from the Roundhead forces and suffered greatly.
www.footefamily.org /colchesterhc.htm   (957 words)

  
 COLCHESTER.uk.com - Britain's first roman city:... Colchester, Essex
Colchester today is a diverse and lively shopping centre with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and a thriving cultural life.
The town is also influenced by its long military associations and the Colchester Garrison is one of the major bases of the British Army.
Engraved prospects of Colchester and views of its historic sights from the 18th and 19th centuries.
www.colchester.uk.com   (423 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Colchester in for second Gunner?
Colchester could be set to capture their second Arsenal player after inviting Greg Oates to train at Layer Road this week.
The centre-back was part of the Gunners side which won the FA Youth Cup two seasons ago and he is a regular member of the reserve squad at Highbury.
Colchester are still in touch with the front-runners in Division Two and Whitton is keen to strengthen his defence, which has been deprived of injured pair Joe Dunne and Gavin Johnson recently.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0115/colchester_20020115_secondgunnerarrivesatlayerroad.html   (183 words)

  
 Discount booking Colchester English Study Centre - Colchester - England Language School (Language Study, English ...
Colchester is England´s oldest town located in the heart of Essex countryside and nearby the coastline.
Colchester is only forty-five minutes away by train from the Centre of London.
The language school Colchester English Study Centre was founded in Colchester, England in 1969.
www.languagecourse.net /school-colchester-english-study-centre-colchester.php3   (737 words)

  
 Colchester on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Colchester was one of the great cities of pre-Roman Britain, the capital of the ruler Cunobelin (Shakespeare's Cymbeline).
A city for City people; Only an hour from Liverpool Street, Colchester is ideal for commuters who want urban culture as well as space, writes Anthea Masey HOMES and PROPERTY.
Colchester Borough Council sees 80% improvement in web access and 300% ROI potential with Venation V-WEB acceleration solution.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Colchest.asp   (585 words)

  
 hotels in Colchester – England Hotels – Best Rate Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 Colchester hotels in Colchester, England, with discounts and special offers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
With a quick and easy way to find a hotel of your choice in Colchester, England, whether you are traveling on business or leisure.
Visit the Roman relics at Colchester Castle, enjoy the Natural History Museum and Clock Museum in the centre or take the kids to Rollerworld and Colchester's Zoo set in acres of parkland.
The hotel is positioned in the town centre of historic Colchester.
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 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : England : : Colchester
Colchester is England's oldest town; the first settlement there dates back to the fifth century BC!
Colchester is the cultural capital of Essex, so you'll find galleries and museums, a theatre, and an arts center.
The countryside surrounding Colchester is some of the most beautiful in England, a combination of rolling farmland, woodlands, rivers, and valleys immortalized in Constable's landscape paintings.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/england/cities/colchester   (208 words)

  
 Colchester - England Hotels - Best prices, best places   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated in a rural setting, close to the Roman town of Colchester, with its quaint streets, castle and ancient monuments, the Marks Tey Hotel provides an ideal base for touring the area's attractive villages and 'Constable countryside'.
Century Tudor Building (1604) situated on the Bank of the River Colne it is set in Englands Oldest Recorded Town of Colchester.
The hotel is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia and has been described as 'a fine example of Tudor England'.
www.simplytravelinfo.com /UK/England/Colchester.htm   (362 words)

  
 John SAYRE, b: 1483 - Colchester, , , England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Born: ABT 1484 - Of, Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England
Born: ABT 1490 - Of, Ashwillthorpe, Norfolk, England
Born: ABT 1516 - Of Ashwelthorpe, Norfolk, England
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 The Ancestry of Hattie E. J. Bruce - the Thomas Read Family
Thomas Read was born in Colchester, Essex, England and was baptised there in the St. Nicholas parish on 19 Oct 1627.[1/175] He was the son of Thomas and Rachel Read as evidenced by his father's will: "In the name of God, Amen.
As the money was paid in England, it seems some arrangement of dowry or allowance to either Thomas or Katherine may be a possibility.
Thomas returned to England as he was there in January 1666-7 to receive his share of his father's estate.
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 About Colchester
This was the Roman name for Colchester and is the earliest known reference to a fixed settlement in Britain, hence the claim to be Britain's oldest recorded town.
The cross is pierced by 3 nails each with a crown surrounding it to depict the 3 Wise Men or Kings.
Gifts, Guide Books and Souvenirs of Colchester such as those shown here can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre in Queen Street and also the Castle Museum Gift Shop.
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 Colchester hotels and other accommodation in colchester, england   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Colchester hotels and other accommodation in Colchester, England
It is located within walking distance of Colchester town centre and accessible to the historic sights of East Anglia.
This modern Hotel & Leisure Club located to the south of Colchester is the premier hotel in North Essex.
www.colchester-hotels-in-england-uk.co.uk   (180 words)

  
 Colchester Zoo
Get ready to be really spooked at Colchester Zoo’s Shriek Week which starts on Saturday October 22nd until Sunday October 30th.
Colchester Zoo offers the coolest birthday party around with the chance for the birthday child to take part in some of the zoo’s displays...
The amazing opportunity to spend a day with Colchester Zoo’s keepers finding out more about the species they look after and even helping with some of the feeding...
www.colchester-zoo.com   (193 words)

  
 CESC / ILH Home Page
We are based in Colchester, England's oldest recorded town and first capital city.
When Oxford University Press opened a school of specialised English in the historic Centre of Colchester in 1969 more than 30 years ago, the main emphasis was on meeting the individual language need of every learner of English whether they needed English for Diplomacy, Medical Purposes or for some other professional reason.
We still emphasise the needs of every single learner whatever age they are to ensure that they benefit from their course.
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