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Author: S Rowley

4 January 2021 S Rowley

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

THE ROMAN CIRCUS VISITOR CENTRE & CAFÉ ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  

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23 November 2020 S Rowley

Colchester Archaeology Talks present: Roman Life – Bathing and Exercise

ONLINE TALK on December 10, 2020 at 19:30 – 20:30,  £4.75 Whilst not necessarily a daily occurrence, bathing either at home or at the public baths was an important activity.

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20 November 2020 S Rowley

What! No safety gear?

As part of one of CAT’s recent Historic Building Recording jobs we were asked to prepare a study of a building called The Forge at Bradwell, Essex. It turned out

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21 October 2020 S Rowley

Colchester Archaeology Talks present: Roman Life – Clothing and Fashion

  ‘Roman Life – Clothing and Fashion’ For the Romans, the clothes you wore gave an instant indication of your social status. For men, this ranged from the humble tunic

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13 September 2020 S Rowley

Two hundred and one years ago….

The story started in March 1817 just over two centuries ago when workmen working on the site of a new hospital made a startling discovery. They were amazed to find

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22 July 2020 S Rowley

Colchester’s Street of Tombs

The Essex County Hospital, the Colchester Sphinx and Panis Quadratus. A building, a statue and Roman bread. What can they tell us about life in Roman Colchester? Follow this blog to find

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28 February 2020 S Rowley

The Flotation Station and Floaty McFloat Face have arrived at the Trust!

Environmental Archaeologist Bronagh Quinn is thrilled to have a purpose-built area to ‘float’ in and tells us the story behind arrival of The Flotation Station and Floaty MacFloat Face. “In

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13 February 2020 S Rowley

Essex County Hospital volunteering opportunities

The site offers a rare opportunity for volunteers to get involved with a commercial archaeological excavation. A team of volunteers is needed at the former hospital to help process the

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