Colchester fourth Shakespearean hotspot in UK
Royal Mail has revealed the areas with the most Shakespeare-inspired place names to mark the Bard's birthday
Colchester has the fourth highest number of street and house names related to William Shakespeare in the UK.
According to Royal Mail, there are over 2,000 addresses linked to the playwright and his work, with the most popular being Shakespeare Road.
London lead the way as the UK's most Shakespearean Hotspot (200), followed by Bristol in second (34), Birmingham in third (28) and Colchester sitting in fourth (26).
Addresses across the town include the UK's most popular, Shakespeare Road, as well as Titania Close and Cordelia Drive.
Steve Rooney, Head of Royal Mail's Address Management Unit, said:
"Delivering mail to over 31 million addresses, six days a week, gives us an unparalleled view of the nation’s street and house names, and sometimes the results are fascinating.
"It’s no secret that William Shakespeare and his works form an enormous part of British history and identity, but it’s fascinating to see that his legacy is felt so profoundly across the entire country."