Jaywick Martello Tower Autumn talk: The Siege of Colchester 1648
Join Andrew Watson for a captivating exploration of the Siege of Colchester.
Join Andrew Watson for this exploration of the Siege of Colchester, which was one of the most pivotal events of the English Civil War.
This talk delves into the dramatic 1648 standoff between Royalist forces and the New Model Army, as Colchester became a fortress under siege.
Doors open at 10.30am, talk starts at 11.00am. Entry £2.00, free refreshments provided.
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