History Talk: The Siege of Colchester

A history talk on the 1648 Siege of Colchester and its impact on the town during the Civil War.

This talk explores the Siege of Colchester in 1648, when the Civil War divided towns and allegiances. The speaker, Di, examines how Colchester became caught up in the conflict and what the siege meant for its people, tracing how events nearly 2000 years earlier left the town trapped during an unusual summer. Doors open at 3pm, with the talk running from 3.30pm for approximately one hour at the Minories Central location.