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Colchester Book of Days
By Simon Webb
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Taking you through the year day by day, The Colchester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing, and important events and facts from different periods in the history of Britain’s oldest recorded town. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Colchester’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
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Simon Webb
Simon Webb is the author of a number of non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers and also writes for various magazines and newspapers; including the Times Educational Supplement, Daily Telegraph and the Guardian.
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