Colchester.uk.comThe History of Colchester 1451-1500 
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1455 Roof of the castle gaol collapses and several prisoners escape
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1473 First Hythe Bridge built, replacing a footbridge
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1489 Henry VII stopped at Colchester on his way to Walsingham for Easter
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1494 The George and Dragon Inn, later the George, mentioned
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1500 (circa) Red Lion built, incorporating a c.1475 house
(circa) St. Michael's church, Berechurch, completely rebuilt
The History of Colchester : 1351-1400 : 1401-1450 :: 1501-1550 : 1551-1600