The Wivenhoe Poet at the Roman Circus Centre Listen to popular local singer/songwriter and author Martin Newell in a one-man show in aid of the Roman Circus Centre. This will
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At last, we’re open again at the Roman circus centre!
We’ve got lots planned for the new season – a variety of events, interesting new exhibits, and enhanced circus tours. Watch out for details either here or on Facebook (The
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Roman Invasion!
The Roman Circus was well-represented at London’s Liverpool Street Station yesterday as part of Visit Colchester’s #ColchesterRomanInvasion event. With Roman military support, Samantha spent the day raising public awareness of
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Phew! Roman barracks in the ‘right’ place
Discoveries of great interest have a habit of turning up at the last minute on our archaeological excavations. Last week – our final week on the main site at the
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Wow! More Roman remains to see at the Mercury Theatre dig – January 3rd to 5th.
The archaeological excavation at the Mercury Theatre continues to intrigue. More Roman floors, more rooms, more evidence of Roman ‘central heating’, and more interesting finds. If you want to see
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The case of the re-appearing Roman houses
In 1906, museum curator Arthur Wright nipped out into the Castle Park to eat his lunch. This was not surprising since that summer was truly a scorcher. In fact September of
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The much-anticipated dig at the Mercury Theatre started today. First find – a lead musket ball from the 1648 Siege of Colchester. Soon we expect to be uncovering floors and
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Centre now closed until next spring
After a good summer, the Roman Circus Visitor is now closed for the winter. If you have visited us this year, many thanks for your interest and support. If you
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