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Visit Southend
Visit Southend
@visitsouthend
1 year ago
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GREAT NEWS! 🎉🎉

🏆 Southend Pier has been voted the number one icon in Essex for 2025, leading Visit Essex’s “Top 50 Icons of Essex” list.

Plan your pier visit now 👉 www.southendpier.co.uk
#iconsofessex

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Colchester Museums
Colchester Museums
@colmuseums
1 year ago
A museum display featuring two stone Roman reliefs set against a backdrop of exposed brick walls. The left relief depicts a soldier on horseback with an inscription below, while the right showcases a Roman soldier in armour, standing with a commanding pose. In front of the exhibit, a woman in a denim pinafore and a girl in a pink sweatshirt engage with an interactive information panel. A glass case nearby contains ancient artefacts, including pottery and a glass vessel. A purple circular badge in the top-right corner reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! visit essex.” Bright lighting highlights the intricate carvings on the stone reliefs.

A museum display featuring two stone Roman reliefs set against a backdrop of exposed brick walls. The left relief depicts a soldier on horseback with an inscription below, while the right showcases a Roman soldier in armour, standing with a commanding pose. In front of the exhibit, a woman in a denim pinafore and a girl in a pink sweatshirt engage with an interactive information panel. A glass case nearby contains ancient artefacts, including pottery and a glass vessel. A purple circular badge in the top-right corner reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! visit essex.” Bright lighting highlights the intricate carvings on the stone reliefs.

Colchester Castle is up for the #IconsOfEssex title, and we need YOU to help us win! 🏆 From Boudica’s rebellion to stunning exhibitions, this Castle has been an icon for centuries—now it’s time to make it official.

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Colchester Museums
Colchester Museums
@colmuseums
1 year ago
A scale model of a medieval castle with four corner towers, crenellated walls, and a central hall displayed on a raised platform. A child wearing a green coat leans in closely to look through one of the model's windows. The exhibit is set in a brightly lit room with a brown carpet. A purple circular badge in the lower-right corner reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! visit essex.”

A scale model of a medieval castle with four corner towers, crenellated walls, and a central hall displayed on a raised platform. A child wearing a green coat leans in closely to look through one of the model's windows. The exhibit is set in a brightly lit room with a brown carpet. A purple circular badge in the lower-right corner reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! visit essex.”

Did you know Colchester Castle is the largest Norman keep in Europe and one of Essex’s most treasured landmarks? 🏰 Now’s your chance to make it official by voting for us in the #IconsOfEssex survey!

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Colchester Museums
Colchester Museums
@colmuseums
1 year ago
A museum interior with glass display cases showcasing various artefacts, including pottery, tools, and historical items. The room features exposed brick walls and an arched stone doorway, adding to the historical atmosphere. Three visitors examine the displays, one reading an information panel. A purple circular badge in the foreground reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! Visit Essex.” Bright, focused lighting illuminates the exhibits, contrasting with the rustic stone backdrop.

A museum interior with glass display cases showcasing various artefacts, including pottery, tools, and historical items. The room features exposed brick walls and an arched stone doorway, adding to the historical atmosphere. Three visitors examine the displays, one reading an information panel. A purple circular badge in the foreground reads “#IconsofEssex, Vote for Us! Visit Essex.” Bright, focused lighting illuminates the exhibits, contrasting with the rustic stone backdrop.

We're thrilled to be part of Visit Essex's #IconsOfEssex contest, and we need YOUR help to claim the title! 💪 As a landmark steeped in history, Colchester Castle represents the heart of Essex’s incredible heritage.

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