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Author: S Rowley

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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10 February 2020 S Rowley

Sell out lectures!

Due to the spectacular success of the Colchester Archaeology Talks, unless your seats have already been reserved, from 14th February 2020 tickets for the three remaining talks must be bought

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6 January 2020 S Rowley

New for 2020 – Colchester Archaeology Talks

We are thrilled to announce a special series of five fascinating Wednesday evening lectures: Colchester Archaeology Talks 2020.   TALK 1 – Wednesday 29th January:  Recent excavations in and around

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6 December 2019 S Rowley

Busy day at the Roman Circus Visitor Centre

The first handmade craft market held at the Roman Circus Visitor Centre was a resounding success. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who came along on 1 December 2019 and supported

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31 July 2019 S Rowley

Meet some of our volunteer tour guides!

Volunteers are an essential part of any charitable organisation – The Colchester Archaeological Trust is no exception. A few of our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer tour guides , Vicki, Anna,

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