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History and Geography

History - Why Colchester is here and how it has developed.

Geography - Position, elevation, roads, rivers, population etc.

Old pictures of Colchester and New pictures of Colchester

Connections abroad.

Books about Colchester

 

Local Heroes

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Entertainment, Sports and Leisure in and around Colchester

Things to do	Art galleries  Museums  Places to go (general)
Childrens activities	Party venues & adventure  Play groups & pre-school  Toy libraries  Toy shops   Zoos & farms
Pastimes	Antiques   Collecting  Crafts  Dance schools  Gardening  Knitting  Languages  Libraries  Model shops  Music schools
Pets	Aquaria & ponds   Pet boarding  Pet grooming   Pet shops & pet supplies  Pet training  Stables  Vets
Pubs	Listing as many Pubs and Wine bars as we can find.
Eating	Cafes  Health food shops   Restaurants  Sandwiches   Takeaways  Eating links
Entertainment	Amusement arcades etc  Cinemas  Discos & night clubs  Karaoke venues  Live music  Theatres  Video libraries
Organizing a function or wedding	Balloons (decorative)  Bouncy castle hire  Bridal & formal wear & hire  Catering & cakes  Entertainers & agencies  Fancy dress  Karaoke companies   Kiss-o-grams  Limousine hire  Marquee & Tent Hire  Mobile Discos  Organizers & planners  Photographers  Venues
Sports	Bowls & bowling  Fishing  Golf  Skating  Snooker Sports clubs & associations  Sports grounds & stadia  Sports and leisure centres  Sporting links
Outdoor pursuits	Assorted pursuits  Ballooning  Boating  Corporate entertainment  Flying  Horse riding   Karting  Shooting   Water Sports
Sporting shops	Assorted sport shops  Camping supplies  Cycle shops  Chandlers  Fishing shops  Gunsmiths  Golf shops  Saddlery shops   Sail makers  Trophies etc
Fitness & beauty	Beauty salons  Dieting & weight control  Health clubs, gyms & fitness  Saunas solariums and tanning salons
Where to Stay	Camp sites  Caravan parks  Guest houses  Holiday accommodation  Hostels  Hotels
Getting there	Airports  Buses  Car rental (chauffeur driven)  Car rental (self drive)  Coach & minibus hire  Coach tours  Taxis & minicabs  Trains
Shopping	Factory outlet shops & centres  Shopping centres  Gift shops   Gifts (delivered)
Community	Clubs & associations  Places of worship  Religious organizations  Youth & community groups
Events	What events are planned in Essex.
Emergencies	Electricity, Environmental agency, Floodline, Gas, Hospitals, Local police station, RSPCA, Water,  etc.

 

Maps

Map of Colchester

Map of Colchester Area

Map of Colchester town-centre

  

Links - Other local sites

  

Links - Other sites abroad

 

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Last updated 7 January 2004