Memories of Pompeii

It is over 12 years since Sue and I visited Pompeii and Herculaneum, so it was good to be able … More

Of Nero and Thomas a Becket

My first trip into Central London for nearly 18 months was to visit the British Museum to see a couple … More

A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More

The old part of Lincoln is situated on a hill overlooking the River and has been occupied since Roman times. … More

There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD … More

It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles … More

The Colchester Sphinx was discovered in 1821 near the Balkerne Gate, It is a small statue of a mythical … More