London, Romans and Archaeologists

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building
An office building from the 1930s in London was about to be demolished — until remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica were found in the basement.
Archaeology breakthrough as 2,000 year old Roman 'House of Commons' found in London
Plans to build a 32-storey office block in central London have unearthed the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman Basilica.
Unseen 2,000-year-old Roman ruins discovered in London office basement
The excavation of the building, which was established under Roman emperor Titus, has so far uncovered sections of stone wall that formed the base of the basilica, which would have been two-and-a-half storeys high.
2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement
Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.
Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building
The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica in London
While exploring the site of a 32-story planned skyscraper in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica.
Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
The basilica was part of the forum, the social, political and commercial heart of Roman London, where people went to shop, mingle, seek justice and hear the latest edicts from pol
Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London
The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, shop and hear speeches in the growing city
Pro-Palestine groups to stage large protest in central London
The Metropolitan Police said it is prepared for a ‘significant policing presence’ to halt clashes with counter-demonstrators.
Chiltern Firehouse fire LIVE: Posh London hotel evacuated as blaze rips through building
Pictures shared on social media show huge flames ripping through the roof of the historic and lavish hotel. A large column of ...
Chiltern Firehouse hotel on fire as London celebrity hotspot evacuated
Firefighters are battling the blaze at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London after the fire tore through the ground floor and up to the roof of the celebrity hotspot ...
Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel
About 100 people have been evacuated from a five-star hotel in central London as a fire continues to burn through the building. Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters have been called to the ...
The London Underground station that was very nearly connected to a world-famous department shop
The first saw the original lifts replaced by escalators, and a sub-surface ticket hall alongside a new station façade was ...
Bridget Jones’s flat in central London ‘could have tripled in price since first film in 2001’
Bridget Jones’s fictional flat could have nearly tripled in price since the first film series was released in 2001. | ITV News London ...
Dorset farmers rally in London to protest inheritance tax
West Dorset farmers rallied outside the Houses of Parliament as they continue to protest Labour’s changes to inheritance tax ...
This is why Newcastle United and the 19 other Premier League clubs are meeting in London on Thursday
The 20 top-flight teams will gather for a meeting in central London on Thursday to discuss, and potentially vote on, a new system to replace the existing profitability and sustainability rules (PSR).
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