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Step into History: Discover Special Collections at the University of Essex
Heritage Open Day: This is a rare opportunity to explore the Special Collections at the University of Essex. Located in the Albert Sloman Library, this fascinating archive offers a glimpse into lives, movements, and ideas that reflect Colchester, Essex and the world. Visitors can enjoy hands-on encounters with materials ranging from the University’s early years, political pamphlets from the Siege of Colchester to personal letters and early printed books. The collections cover a wide range of subjects, including human rights, regional history, and political activism.
Saturday 13 September
Albert Sloman Library, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Sat 13 Sep:1400-1700; Free Entry.
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