Public art & sculpture · East of England
WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic
In or near Colchester.
WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is a public art located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Headgate Theatre is a small venue in Colchester that hosts a variety of performances, including drama, musical theatre, and comedy. It provides spaces for both amateur and professional groups, making it a community hub for the arts.
Place summary
The William Gilberd mosaic is a public art installation located in the East of England. This artwork commemorates William Gilberd, a notable figure in the history of science. The mosaic serves as a cultural landmark, reflecting the region's artistic heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8868, 0.8953
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO2 7AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Phone
- 0333 666 3366
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.7 km
- Official site
- headgatetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5304784858 (ODbL)
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Butt Road Roman Church and Cemeteries
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Chapel Street Memorial.
Chapel Street Memorial. — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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The Headgate Theatre
The Headgate Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
- WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 7AT), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
- WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 7AT.
- Is WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic free to visit?
- Yes, WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic is free to enter.
- How do I get to WILLIAM GILBERD mosaic?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 7AT.