The Roman Circus Centre re-opened last Saturday bigger and better than before. Boudicca was there plus a party of Roman soldiers to make sure there was no trouble. Fortunately all
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Work starts on the Essex County Hospital site.
The much-anticipated excavation at the Essex County Hospital site began last month and, despite the very wet start, it has already produced a rich volume of Roman finds most notable
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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
Continue readingEssex 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
Continue readingSell 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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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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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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Special visitors from Changsha city
Today we gave a very special welcome to twenty-one town planners from Changsha city in Hunan province in China. They came to Colchester
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