Londinium: a tale of two cities (Roman London AD 47-457)

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This one-day course looks at the rise and fall of the Roman city of London (Londinium) from its foundation in c AD47
to its abandonment in c AD457.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Appreciate the topography, development and fall of the Roman city, and recognise some typical archaeological finds from Londinium.

*There may be a modest entrance fee charge to one site*
Stout comfortable (flat) shoes for walking and clothes that can be adapted to suit the ever-changeable English
climate; your topped-up Oyster Card or Travel Pass.

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Course programme

The discovery of the material remains of Londinium: the Roman elements surviving in the City Wall, the amphitheatre; and key central archaeological sites. We will look at some of the many fascinating finds from Londinium, and will discuss the development and decline of the town.

The course begins in the classroom with presentations and short activities including examining range of Roman pottery used in London. This is followed by a visit to the Museum of London and a guided walk around the streets and sites of London.

Additional information

Either the Archaeology of London ( HLW103) term long course starting in January or HLW106 Lost town of Lundenwic: mid-saxon London 600-900 one day (Saturday) course. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Londinium: a tale of two cities (Roman London AD 47-457)

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