Statues and Monuments: John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (born 1806) was described by one writer as ‘the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the 19th century’. … More

Statues and Monuments: Lord Cheylesmore

Herbert Francis Eaton was born in 1848 and educated at Eton. whilst at school he was a member of … More

Henry Fawcett was born in 1833. He studied at Kings College school and at the University of Cambridge. At … More

Henry Percy was born at Alnwick Castle in May 13 64, the eldest son of the Earl of Northumberland. He … More

Robert Raikes was born in Gloucester in the year 1736. His father owned a publishing business, which Robert inherited at … More

One thing I have not seen before in other forts that I have visited is the strongroom which was built … More

Two interesting tombstones have been found during the excavations at Arbeia which illustrate the flexibility of the Roman social system … More

There is also a reconstruction of a commanding officers house dating from the third century. It is built in the … More

In one section of the site there are a number of reconstructed buildings which sit on original foundations. One of … More

The site of Arbeia is in modern South Shields on the southern shore of the estuary of the river … More