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Jumbo, also known as Balkerne Water Tower, is a prominent 19th-century cast-iron water tower in Colchester, constructed in 1857 to supply water to the town. It is associated with the development of Colchester's public water system and remains an iconic landmark, reflecting the engineering advancements of the Victorian era.
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