| Colchester has many long, deep roots in the ancient | | | | or fortress. Also, the famous nursery rhyme 'Humpty |
| history of Britain. It is thought that this was the first | | | | Dumpty' is thought to refer to a civil war soldier who |
| recorded Roman town. As such, it was also thought to | | | | was sniping from a wall and fell when he was shot |
| be the first capital of Britain, set up by the Romans to | | | | and Colchester fell to the Parlimentarians. Then all the |
| be the central meeting place for the council of | | | | king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put him, or |
| provincial natives. Then it was known as | | | | Colchester, back together again. |
| Camulodunum, a romanised form of the original name. | | | | Modern day Colchester is a vibrant, buzzing town in |
| It has also been suggested that this name of | | | | the heart of Essex. It has great potential as a tourist |
| Camulodunum could even be the famous Camelot of | | | | attraction because of all its absorbing history. There |
| Arthurian legend. This is because as the legend | | | | are several museums worth a visit such as the Castle |
| becomes obscured by the mists of time, local people | | | | Museum which is located in Colchester Castle and the |
| are thought to remember a fabled golden age of | | | | Natural History Museum. |
| chivalry and shining knights in armour. Then again, it | | | | There is also plenty to do. If you are interested in |
| could all be a huge coincidence of course! | | | | sports, there are local football, rugby and cricket teams |
| Even further back Colchester is actually thought to be | | | | and venues. For a family day out, there is Colchester |
| the home of some famous nursery rhymes. Old King | | | | Zoo which can be found on the outskirts of the the |
| Cole was thought to be an ancient king of Colchester; | | | | town. Ancient and modern, Colchester has it all. |
| the 'chester' part of the word from the term for castle | | | | |