What is recorded here
Plaque 1: PETER WRIGHT (1934 - 2012). Voted Colchester United's Player of the Century. 427 appearances and 90 goals (1951 - 1964). Plaque 2: ON THI SITE Football was played 1907 - 2008. This was the home of Colchester United FC from its birth in 1937 unt
The Peter Wright Statue commemorates Peter Wright, a celebrated footballer who played for Colchester United from 1951 to 1964, making him one of the club's most iconic figures. The site was the historic home ground of Colchester United from 1907 to 2008, marking its significance in the club's long and storied history.
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- Recorded date
- 2015-02-05
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