Grey Friars History
Part One
History & Development of the site
A QUIET CORNER OF COLCHESTER (to view a sample of the book's content in this section, click on a chapter title)
- Introduction to this section of the website
- 1. 1st to 13th Century – The Romans to the friars
- 2. 13th to 16th – The Franciscan Friary
- 3. 16th to 17th Century – Breakup & Decay
- 4. 18th Century – Gradual Regeneration
- 5. 19th Century – A Desirable Address
- 6. 20th Century | The Educational Era
- 7. 21st Century – The Future … … … plus Archaeology to date
Part Two
Architecture
THE GEORGIAN FAMILY HOME (to view a sample of the book's content in this section, click on a chapter title)
Do You Know About Grey Friars? Have Your Say
We'd love to hear from you! The research for the book started off the 'Sharing Heritage' community learning project, now it's 'over to you' through this website. Please share your thoughts, memories, information and anything else that adds to our knowledge of this significant site in Colchester's history.