Colchester

American

[kohl-ches-ter, -chuh-ster] / ˈkoʊlˌtʃɛs tər, -tʃə stər /

noun

a city in NE Essex, in E England.
a town in W Vermont.

Colchester British

/ ˈkəʊltʃɪstə /

noun

Latin name: Camulodunum. a town in E England, in NE Essex; university (1964). Pop: 104 390 (2001)

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After having children, she decided to seek something "more flexible" than her daily commute from Colchester to Canary Wharf, and pivoted to voiceover work in 2019.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Richie, from Tadworth in Surrey, has appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court via video link from a hotel room.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

After last weekend's 2-0 cup victory away at Colchester, Southampton start their Championship campaign at Vicarage Road on Sunday when they take on Watford.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Colchester City Council and West Mersea Town Council have said signs warning of the sea's danger are due to be installed at the scene of their deaths.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

And he said, “Well, I was in Colchester on Thursday, so you’re asking the wrong bloke.”

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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