London’s First Hero?
Londinium – the city built by the Roman’s we now call London started some time around 43AD. You can see lots of physical evidence of
Category: Roman 53AD – 510AD
The Roman London Wall: Why it Was Built
v At Tower Green it stands 20 feet tall, with an extra 10 feet added in the medieval period. On top of the Roman wall
Medieval London Bridge
London Bridge has a long history of destruction and construction. The first Roman bridge was built around 43 AD but it lasted less than 50
The End of Londinium
Dating the precise collapse of Roman rule in London is hard. However, a lack of archaeological finds for the fifth century suggests that the Roman
Mithraeum
In virus-free times you can visit three Roman sites within the City: the Amphitheatre underneath Guildhall Art Gallery, the baths on Lower Thames Street, and
Borough Market
Hidden behind the world famous Borough Market is one of London’s most historic quarters. The streets South of London Bridge team with 2,000 years of