One of the iconic and most visited places in London is the Tower. The earliest part of the structure that … More
Category: Roman History
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
St Albans
Portchester Castle
A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More
Views of Old Lincoln
The old part of Lincoln is situated on a hill overlooking the River and has been occupied since Roman times. … More
The History of Derby
There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD … More
Roman Medical and surgical instruments
It is interesting that apart from the materials from which they were made the Roman doctor /surgeons instrument kit resembles … More