In 43 A.D., Emperor Claudius successfully invaded Britain. After sailing up the Thames, the Romans had set up the port of the city of Londinium by 47A.D. But why did they choose here?
In 60 A.D. these new Roman visitors were welcomed by Queen Boudica who set fire to the new city, which prompted the Romans to build new fortified walls. That begins the crazy history of Roman London...
See the remains of Londinium defensive walls. Visit the original Roman London Bridge and walk the first major Street in London to the Forum! Gaze upon the long forgotten Wallbrook River and worship the cult of Mithras at its Roman Temple before having a civilising clean at the bath house. Enjoy fun and games at the Amphitheatre and learn how the Roman Legion influenced the economy at the Roman Fort: the Barbican.
But all good things must come to an end, even Londinium. Come with us to find out how and why!
In this tour you will see:
- Roman Walls in hidden places
- The Tower of London
- All Hallows by the Tower site of a Roman House
- The site of a Bathouse near St Dunstan in the East
- Roman London Bridge at Church of St Magnus-the-Martyr
- The Forum and Basilica at Leaden Hall MarketT
- he London Mithraeum Roman Temple
- The Roman amphitheatre at the Guildhall
- The Barbican Roman fort
WHERE: Tour begins from in front of St. Botolph Without Aldgate Church (map) The church is adjacent to Aldgate Underground Station.
The tour ends near St. Paul's Cathedral.
