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The Balkerne Water Tower is a structure of exceptional architectural and historic interest, and is of great importance both nationally and locally 
PLEASE SUPPORT JUMBO PLANNING APPLICATION!North Essex Heritage (NEH), which has a 150 year lease on Jumbo, plans to restore and develop the magnificent Grade II* listed tower for the public benefit. NEH have now submitted a planning application to Colchester City Council. After exploring the plans please leave a positive comment expressing your clear support. The target date for the hearing is early December 2024. The Balkerne Tower Trust fully supports this endeavour and is working closely with NEH. North Essex Heritage Jumbo Project Website Please explore the links on this page for everything about this important and fascinating building.
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Published by the BTT with an introduction by Andrew Phillips, it is available at Red Lion Books, Waterstones, the Mercury Theatre and the Visitor Information Centre, Colchester, price £9.99. If you live outside Colchester please email Red Lion Books All profits from its sale will help secure the future of the tower as a national heritage attraction.
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