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More fundraising events

Posted on 15 January 2010 by Howard Lake

There are a number of fundraising activities underway on behalf of the appeal. Hamilton Primary School will be holding a non-uniform day on 21 January, and Littlegarth School and Colchester High school will both be holding fundraising activities next week. … Continue reading →

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Fundraising launch of ‘Vision for Colchester’s Roman Chariot Circus’

Posted on 12 January 2010 by Howard Lake

This Thursday evening (14th January) Colchester Archaeological Trust will be presenting its vision for the Roman Circus. Actor Tony Gardner, star of BBC TV’s award-winning comedy Lead Balloon, will host the event in the Mayor’s Parlour at Colchester’s Town Hall. … Continue reading →

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Appeal launched for Colchester’s Roman Circus

Posted on 6 December 2009 by Howard Lake

Colchester’s Roman circus is the only known Roman chariot racing track found in the UK, and this reflects Colchester’s status as the Roman capital of Britain. In Roman times, chariot racing was an incredibly popular sport, much like football is … Continue reading →

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