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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 
FAREWELL FROM BALKERNE TOWER TRUSTAs from 23rd July 2026, BTT is being wound up as a registered charity. This is because our main objective, saving Jumbo for the public benefit, has been achieved. North Essex Heritage has acquired Jumbo on a 150 year lease and their plans to make Jumbo a major heritage and events attraction are well advanced.. BTT was formed in 2006, but was preceded by a campaign group called Save Jumbo for Colchester, which was active from 1998. So in total we campaigned for a public use for Jumbo, and against its predatory commercial development for over a quarter of a century. This website will go offline at the end of 2026, so meanwhile please explore the links on this page for everything about this important and fascinating building. Why Jumbo should be a national attraction North Essex Heritage Jumbo Project Website
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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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