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Title
Peter Wright (1934–2012)
Date
2015
Medium
bronze
Accession number
CO2_TJ_S129
Acquisition method
commissioned by Abbey Developments, Colchester Council, and Hunnaball Family Funeral Group
Work type
Statue
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
5th February 2015
Access
at all times
Inscription description
plaque one: PETER WRIGHT (1934 - 2012). Voted Colchester United's Player of the Century. 427 appearances and 90 goals (1951 - 1964).; plaque two: ON THIS SITE Football was played 1907 - 2008. This was the home of Colchester United FC from its birth in 1937 until 26th April 2008.; plaque three: THIS MEMORIAL Provided by Abbey Developments Ltd, Colchester Borough Council and other generous benefactors, was unveiled by Lindsey Wright and Sir Bob Russell MP on 5th February 2015.; plaque four: THIS PLACE Is in memory of those supporters whose ashes were scattered on the Layer Road pitch. "Sit and remember them, for they are still amongst us".
