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Heritage Open Day
More than 100 intrepid visitors climbed the Victorian steps of Colchester’s iconic Jumbo water tower as part of a Heritage Open Day. Tickets for the trips were snapped up in just an hour with people keen to get a rare glimpse inside the unique Grade II* listed building. From the top of Jumbo there are stunning views across the city.
Neglected for many years, the tower is now in urgent need of restoration so it can be saved for current and future generations. North Essex Heritage is leading The Jumbo Project to save this unique national treasure.
Simon Hall MBE DL, Chair of North Essex Heritage, said:
“It was wonderful to welcome so many enthusiastic visitors of all ages to Jumbo. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are putting together a team of experts to help progress our plans to apply for a full grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Jumbo has stood empty and deteriorating for 40 years and this is the last real chance to save this magnificent building.”