Found
Found photographs near Colchester High Street
High Street near Colchester Library
Found
listing
Posted
about 6 hours
ago
Description
I was walking down Colchester High Street in Essex around 11:40 AM on Tuesday when I spotted a weathered photo album lying behind a bench outside a charity shop. The photos show a mix of family holidays—from a seaside trip to a school pageant—and the margins have handwritten dates that hint at years long past. Holding them gave me a bittersweet feeling, like I’d stumbled on a window into someone else’s memories. I’d love to see these returned to their owner, if that’s possible through the site.
Approximate found location
High Street near Colchester Library
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