
Exploring Roman Colchester, The Oldest City In England
Colchester, in Essex, claims to be the oldest recorded town in England. It was certainly the first Roman colonia, built on the site of an
Colchester, in Essex, claims to be the oldest recorded town in England. It was certainly the first Roman colonia, built on the site of an
There are more than 1000 stone circles in the United Kingdom, and one of the best places to find them is in Cornwall. The county
York is better known as a medieval city than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important Roman town. I set out
London’s long history is one of its many attractions for visitors. Yet less is known of the city’s Roman past than of the Middle Ages
Over the years I have developed a mild obsession with Roman remains, seeking them out across Europe and elsewhere. But even better than ruins are
At first sight, Mount Grace Priory looks more like a Jacobean house than a medieval monastery. You approach a grand façade with a formal stepped
One of the pleasures of visiting (or living in) England is the wealth of historic sites, spanning the ages from prehistory to the 20th century.