News & Announcements

Chris is tracing family history, especially his mother and aunt, Winifred and Olive Payne. If you have…

… and best wishes for the New Year. In 2017 we’re starting a new project to inform,…

Many Grey Friars adult college classes over the years have become notable and long-lasting clubs and societies….

IDEAL GIFTS? Our books are perfect for that little gift for friends or family at Christmas.  All…

… for Ethel Munson’s 90th birthday. The event was recorded in an article in the CCHS Alumnae…

Our community learning project is hosted by a local adult education charity (see “About Us” in top…

Born 2nd Sept 1894, Grey Friars Colchester. Second Lieutenant 6th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attached to the…

This is one of the great mysteries of Colchester’s past. There is no doubt that the Grey…

In 1648 the town’s citizens were caught up in the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians….

A new fully-illustrated ‘time line’ chart has been published following the Heritage Weekend tours of the Grey…

Sunday 11th September 11am and 2pm. Specially for Heritage Weekend 2016 – A guided and illustrated walk:…

See over 60 photos of Grey Friars interior features in the new resource posting. Just click on…

This project’s parent local adult education charity has honoured three adult learners for their achievements on recent…

We’re delighted to have possession of another piece of Grey Friars history rescued before being lost for…

Two more items saved from the skip in the clear-out of Grey Friars in preparation for Essex…

This photo was discovered during alterations to Grey Friars in the 1990s. UPDATE: Local historian Andrew Phillips…

250 YEARS AGO – FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP : Coming soon – a new architectural resource. The work of…

Postcards from the Past • The Convent era • 1904 – 1919   By the time the…

From Roman times (circa AD60 to 400) to the present day this little corner of Colchester has…

At the well-attended AGM of the roads’ Residents Association this week, around 50 residents were treated to…