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Colchester
Excursion
Colchester
HalfDay
Excursion
All groups are escortedbythePLUS staff
Town Hall
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The present Town Hall is the
third Town Hall on the site.
It was opened in 1902. The
building is designed in the
Baroque style, and the 162
foot tower is from the Victorian
times. The statue at the top of
the tower is the Virgin Mary. The
four ravens below the statue
represent the harbourmaster,
which signifies Colchester’s
past history as a major port.
This Grade I listed building has a
wealth of Mayoral history.
The function rooms within the
Town Hall are still used for their
original purpose. The rooms
can be hired for functions
and weddings. The Council
Chambers, used for weddings,
has a painted ceiling showing
a classical description of the
twelve months of the year.
High Street
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The Colchester High Street,
formed in 1470,was originally
called High Street, but it has had
multiple names throughout the
history, until it was called High
Street again.The High Street
houses multiple different shops,
and there is something for
everyone.The High Street is the
centre of Colchester.
Hollytrees Museum
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Hollytrees Museumwas opened
as a Museum to the public in
1929, but the building itself
dates back to the early 18th
century. The Museum displays
domestic life for the rich and
the poor, and childhood in
Colchester over the past 300
years. You can find out the origin
of the famous nursery rhyme
‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’,
which was written in Colchester.
The museum has on display
fascinating toys, costumes and
decorations, and you can try out
the clothes and dress up as a
servant for example.
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This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.
When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most
beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.