Colchester and Chelmsford in the 60s clip 1

The 1960s: steam trains can still be seen at Chelmsford station, and the streets of Colchester are filling up with scooters and Ford Anglias.
The Military Tattoo is an annual crowd pleaser, the new University has opened its doors and Colchester United is still playing at Layer Road.
Journey down memory lane and see what life was like in both Colchester and Chelmsford, including:
Kings Road Junior school and Chelmsford Girls High School
Essex police trialling their new helicopters
Student rebellion at the University of Essex

[@suzannewebb7913]

Blimey I was born in dec 1962 mum had a lovely pram from the co op dad was stationed at cherry tree barracks I was born in the military hospital . 60 years later I’m still here but have moved around different places

[@HoodedFig900]

0:21 shows UofE under construction.

[@colinblyth8408]

The 60s are beginning to look a very long time ago are they not?