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High Street, COLCHESTER, CO1 1DA

Grade II Listed Bank built 1845 by Raphael Brandon (builder Henry Hammond Hayward), as a Corn Exchange, much of it reconstructed in 1925-6. Top centre of the façade was once an allegorical sculpture of Ceres "scattering round her the produce of an abundant harvest" that had to be removed. The two windows at each end were once alcoves with reliefs, possibly of Ceres, that were re-sited at a car park on nearby Balkerne Hill. In 1885 it became the premises of the newly founded Albert School of Science and Art, probably when the sculptures were removed. The government took management of the school in 1894 and made further changes. Developed into a technical institute it moved into new premises in 1912. The Colchester Repertory Company put on weekly productions here from 1937 after it was converted to an assembly room for concerts in 1925. This arrangement lasted until 1972.

The building is Grade II listed: "Fine early C19 neo-classical facade with projecting colonnade; built as a Corn Exchange in 1820. Originally 2 storeys with central pediment; a 3rd storey was added later. It is now of 3 storeys with central pediment and small open pediments at each end of the front". More info at http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-117031-essex-and-suffolk-fire-office-essex .

See Image These are a simplification of the official arms containing three castles and a cross - see http://www.colchester.gov.uk/article/1899/The-borough-arms .

This is the Former Bunting (St Georges) Gymnasium in Culver St once the home of the 1st Colchester Scout Group. This group actually predates the Scout movement by about ten years as the Colchester St Georges Club was founded in the 1890’s. In 1908 the members voted to give up their independence and join the new Scouting Movement. William Bunting provided a bequest that set up the Gym in 1906 for the good of the young men of Colchester. There is a new bunting room still used by the 1st Colchester a few streets away. See the dedication plaque here Image

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This timber-framed building dates back to the 15th century and now houses a company of solicitors. It is one of many old buildings in West Stockwell Street.

Finished in 1902, the 50 metre tower has a statue on the top of St Helena, patron saint of Colchester.

An over-sized statue of a woman in Colchester High Street. The sculpture, by Sean Henry, has been permanently installed. The 7ft high woman can be seen striding purposefully along the pavement.