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Colchester Oyster Festival

1959 , Colchester (Essex)

Cat no. 212278

This film shows the annual tradition of the Oyster Feast held at the Moot Hall in Colchester by the Mayor.

The first shot shows the exterior of Colchester’s Town Hall. Next we see the oysters being prepared and then the Mayor greeting guests. After this we see guests gathered around long tables in the Moot Hall, a shot along one of the tables and of the guests sat at the head table.

Featured Buildings

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Featured Events

The Oyster Feast

Keywords

Traditions; Customs; Celebrations; Festival

Manifestations

Colchester Oyster Festival

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