Look local: Eye care in Roman outpost

Believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the UK, Colchester is a town bursting with history.

During the Roman era, the Essex settlement began life as a fortified military camp before it was named a provincial Roman capital of Britain.

In 2004, the remains of a chariot racing track were found under the local army barracks, while a collection of Roman jewellery, known as the Fenwick Hoard, was discovered during excavations beneath Williams and Griffin department store 10 years later.

Today, Colchester has a population of around 122,000 people and is a popular commuter town given its proximity to London.