Victorian Colchester

During the 19th century Colchester's population more than tripled, in part due to the arrival of the railway, and in part due to the establishment of a permanent military garrison. The Victorian era brought with it sights familiar across the country including new industry that shaped the town for years to come, and rows of terraced housing on the outskirts of the town centre that remain standing and well used today.

Today, the most notable Victorian additions dominate the town's skyline with both Jumbo Water Tower and Colchester Town Hall watching over the town centre. Additionally Colchester's Castle Park was established in this period - a treasure trove history, with it's decorative bandstand being perhaps its most typically Victorian feature.