TODAY'S nostalgia spread takes us on one last trip to the former maternity hospital in Colchester.

And judging from the reaction to our previous pieces, it has a special place in many readers' hearts.

Hundreds of you commented online with memories of spending time and giving birth at the former Lexden Road hospital.

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

 

Donna Bees said: "My son was one of the last Christmas Day babies born there as it was about to close, in December 1996.

"I had the mayor, carnival queen and press pay me a visit!"

Vera Reader said: "Both my daughters were born there.

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

 

"With such lovely staff, and having been so well looked after, I didn't want to go home!"

Aly Taylor added: "Four of my five children were born there, all in the same room - delivery room number two."

Do you have memories and photos to share?

Email matt.plummer@newsquest.co.uk

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,
THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

THOUSANDS of parents will have special memories of Lexden Road in Colchester,

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