A NURSERY rhyme written in Colchester has officially got star quality.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star has been named the nation's favourite childhood rhyme.

It took the top spot in a poll run by children's communication charity I Can.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was penned by Jane Taylor in 1806, at her home in West Stockwell Street and published in the book Rhymes for the Nursery.

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