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Boudicca's rebellion, the inspiration for Humpty Dumpty and home to the scientist who discovered that Earth is magnetic. Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain and is also where the Normans built their largest-ever stone keep. Nearly one thousand years later, the castle needs some urgent repairs because its roof is leaking. Colchester Castle is one of 29 museums in the UK to receive more than one million pounds to upgrade their building as part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's Arts Everywhere Fund. Natalie Sommers is the Liberal Democrat councillor, who is responsible for Communities, Heritage and Public Protection... Picture credit: Raquel/Â鶹Éç Weather Watchers.