London: Roman Londinium Map Created by Britannica Online for Kids. The map above shows what the Roman City of Londinium (modern day London) might have looked like around 200 AD. Londinium was founded around 43 AD and was located in what today is the City of London. The map above shows the London...
Boudicca was an ancient British queen who in 60 ce led a revolt against Roman rule. Boudicca’s husband, Prasutagus, was king of the Iceni (in what is now Norfolk) as a client under Roman suzerainty. When Prasutagus died in 60 with no male heir, he left his private wealth to his two daughters and to
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Did you know you can still find traces of Roman London (Londinium) today? From the old London Wall to London’s Mithraeum, here’s how.
In 2006, I visited the amphitheater of Londinium or London. The above drawing gives a nice panoramic view over Londinium - fort and vicus...
The ancient city is still with us.
Visiting London and fascinated by history? Plan a self-guided tour on the London Wall Walk! This post is accurate as of 2021.
If there is one thing about London that everyone seems to know about, or at least has heard of, it’s the changing of the guard. Back when we were planning our first trip to London in 2016, this is …
Oxford Arms, Warwick Lane, London, 1875.
The map of the UK's Roman roads, towns and cities, was created by Mr Sasha Trubetskoy, a student studying statistics at the University of Chicago.
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Discover the best free rooftops in London along with some of the best viewing platforms in London, cheap and free rooftop gardens in Central London... and more!
Pergola Hill Garden. I recently discovered Hampstead heath park. It is more than just a park it is actually a bit of countryside in the city.
Guide to Leadenhall Market in the historic City of London - a beautiful and ornate marketplace that dates back to the 14th century
I grew up with Harry Potter, so I will always think of London as magical. But there is storybook magic, and there is real magic that you can experience for yourself. Let me guide you to seven enchanting places in London that will make you believe in all kinds of magic. From the real Diagon
Famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London are recognized throughout the world. Here are some facts that you may not know about
Get Westminster Abbey tickets and discover a 700-year-old building visited by over 1 million people every year. Located next to the Palace of Westminster in the heart of the Buckingham Palace neighbourhood of Central London, it is one of the UK’s most important religious buildings, having served as the site for 38 coronations and 16 […]
Leadenhall Market, City of London
This loveliest of canal walks in London will take you along Regent's Canal and through some of the best areas in London. There's a map, too.
A new collection of Victorian photographs conjures up the winding streets and smoking factories of the city that inspired Charles Dickens.
This London literary walk is an independent book crawl through the city center. From beloved bookstores to important places in the city's history, it will take you on a journey both literally and metaphorically. There's a map, too.
This 2.5 mile canal walk in the centre of London takes you from the quaint Little Venice to the vibrant and buzzing Camden.
Taken by Horace Warner in 1912 in Spitalfields England.
The best pubs in London come in all shapes and styles, and this guide will help you find the right one for your tastes and preferences.
Shoreditch is one of the most fun areas in London. Discover all the best things to do in Shoreditch - written by a Londoner!
