The ‘Colchester Vase’ which was discovered in a Roman grave at West Lodge in Colchester during the mid-19th century. The vase was probably made in Colchester, and is now part of the collections at Colchester Castle. 📸 My own. #RomanBritain #ColchesterCastle
Lucas, along with George Lisle, was shot in Colchester's Castle Park on Fairfax's order, after surrendering in August 1648. There's a memorial on the site today.
John Milton celebrated Fairfax's conduct of the siege, writing that 'Thy firm unshaken virtue ever brings / Victory home...'
Okay, do we all remember Charlie the Unicorn and how brilliant it is?? 🦄 here’s a refresher: youtu.be/CsGYh8AacgY
Did dinosaurs roam Essex… or are we missing a piece of the story? 🦖
This #FossilFriday, Dr Simon Jackson explores a 150‑million‑year‑old mystery and why Colchester might still have secrets to uncover…
Watch to find out what could have been here, then come and explore the evidence for yourself.
Ever wondered what inspired the legend of the Loch Ness Monster? Watch our latest video with our curator Chris for clues about a real-life creature on display in Discover: Museum Wonders with four powerful flippers and a neck that could stretch for days.
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#OnThisDay during the #SiegeOfColchester - 17 June 1648, Sir Charles Lucas asked for an exchange of prisoners but this was refused.
Provisions were sought out and collected from the surrounding countryside and a "tract" giving news of the first few days was printed in London.
