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RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by Snow_White 09 April 2012

To be fair, it depends a bit on individual interests and preferences. eg, If you want low rainfall, to go sailing (or just to be near…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by Script404 02 April 2012

I've been a student in Machester and my friend lives in Colchester so know both of them reasonably well, (although dont really know the…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by BlytheDollJess 31 March 2012

so my sister went to Essex uni - been to colchester too many times. Its a military town... personally - knowing Colchester the way I…
Excrement Shiiiity Actually Scored A Goal Today, And Draw vs. Colchester

by TopSportsman 31 March 2012

In their home match against Colchester, Mister Cureton of the Excrements comes in as a substitute at 60 minutes and at 82 minutes he puts…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by Maestro 30 March 2012

As everyone has pointed out, Manchester is +much+ bigger than Colchester. Therefore it will have much more going on. However, Colchester…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by barney_uk2 30 March 2012

Manchester is a large, vibrant city - sometimes called England's second city (after London) - with all that that entails, including more…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by battybilly 30 March 2012

I'll throw in a few bits, if I may.... The difference between the two cities, is massive. Manchester is in The North West of England,…
RE: Essex vs. Manchester

by Copepod 30 March 2012

Much more opportunities for just about everything in / near Manchester than in / near Colchester. Far more culture, music etc. Cost of…
RE: Last Man Standing - Part Sept!

by TopSportsman 28 March 2012

Analyze, Analyze, ANALYZE QUICKLY. Done ! Finito ! *Mighty Manchester City* to win at home over Sunderland. (And, of course, Lowly Excre…
RE: Living in the UK

by Snow_White 26 February 2012

Friend of mine was trying to get the train back to Reading from London early on a Saturday or Sunday morning having been up all the night…
RE: Living in the UK

by lizby1 26 February 2012

I did like Bristol alot when I visited. My cousin lives in Ipswich, I'll e mail her. I do remember a school trip to Colchester - I'll…
RE: Colonialism and The Silent Treatment

by Chi_Rup 18 February 2012

I'm spending 4 nights in Hull in a couple of weeks. But on the bright side, Liverpool and Colchester either side. Sadly, the company…
RE: what is your favourite english county?

by Pizza_Wheel 29 January 2012

Derbyshire is much underrated. As I recall you're either a kentish man or a man of kent depending on which side of the river (the Medway…
RE: Quiet, romantic January weekend - hour or so from Stansted airport!

by battybilly 04 January 2012

Colchester - pretty ? Which Colchester are you speaking of ?
RE: Quiet, romantic January weekend - hour or so from Stansted airport!

by barney_uk2 04 January 2012

Saffron Walden is a good recommendation. Otherwise, lots of north Essex (north of Colchester, ish) is very pretty and rural - nothing…
RE: Where to go on weekend trips from London

by barney_uk2 13 November 2011

Some great suggestions. Another slightly less obvious one, which I wouldn't say is a top-ten priority but is within very easy reach of…
RE: Unseen Travel. find someone else if you're considering them.

by webme 23 August 2011

Essex mostly, although in Colchester they tend to say ครับ.
Telephoning in Britain

by cullism 07 August 2011

The answer to this question is probably embarrassingly obvious to people living in Britain but I'll ask it anyway. We will be in Britain…
RE: Rail from Ipswich into London

by barney_uk2 03 July 2011

Could you drop the car in Chelmsford? It's only a little further than Ipswich from Colchester, and you should save some money on the train…
Re: Rail from Ipswich into London

by kafka001 02 July 2011

After checking the National Express website more carefully I realised that the advance one way ticket was the same price as the standard…
Re: Road to Cintsa?

by satpackpete 03 June 2011

5 hours is about right if you take it easy, as you may want to take it slow getting out of Addo and its 3 hours from PE to East London…
RE: Malaysia Airlines Sale to Europe

by pompom 09 May 2011

KR. Chelmsford would be about half way but not exactly 'tourist' material. Or there's Romford:-( or the appallingly tacky Southend, Clacton…
RE: Things to do in London if you've already covered the major touristy bits

by Bassalegboy 19 March 2011

Hampstead, Highgate, Greenwich, Kingston and Richmond. Other Thamesside towns. A little further out; St Albans, Colchester, Canterbury,…
RE: Stour Valley - Things to do and accommodation

by barney_uk2 27 February 2011

I live very close to this area. It depends, of course, what you want. There aren't any major "sights" to speak of, but if you're happy…
RE: At last...

by markfawkner 12 November 2010

Temporarily. Everything is temporary. Good times, bad times. Only death is permanent. You can imagine some Roman centurion backing his…