Roman Britain Collection (#2)

A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt (coloured engraving)
821958 A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt)

Circular Roman Bath, Bath (colour photo)
3094731 Circular Roman Bath, Bath (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circular Roman Bath, Bath. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Roman Baths, Bath (colour litho)
3094934 The Roman Baths, Bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Baths, Bath. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Roman Baths, Bath (b / w photo)
3093744 Roman Baths, Bath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Baths, Bath. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

An Interesting Ancient Relic (engraving)
1058775 An Interesting Ancient Relic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interesting Ancient Relic)

The Old Pharos of Dover, Roman Lighthouse, England, 1900. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

The Destruction of Roman Britain, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
The Destruction of Roman Britain, 1926. Map of Britain showing invasions towards the end of the Roman period (43 to 410 AD)

A Portion of the Great Wall Built from the Tyne to Solway Firth by the Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 121, c1930. Section of Hadrians Wall, built across the boundary between Roman Britain and Scotland

Roman London, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Roman Remains Found In A Bastion of London Wall, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

Tomb of Valerius Amandinus (A Roman General), 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

The Culture The English Destroyed, c1934. Illustration showing a Roman kitchen in the 5th century AD, with a pump for drawing water up from a well

Roman mosaic pavement dating from 300 AD, found in Bucklersbury, City of London, 1869. An exhibit from the Guildhall Museum

Fragment of Roman pottery found in Walbrook, City of London, 1820. With a projection of the bowls original shape below

Roman vase found near Lothbury, City of London, 1835

Antiquities found in the excavations for the works of the new London Bridge, 1825. The items include examples of Roman pottery, a spoon, a chair and a lions head

Fragments of Roman stucco, found in Lombard Street, City of London, in 1785

Roman memorial stone erected by Solinus in memory of his wife Grata, 1875. Sketch of an artefact in the Guildhall Museum, City of London

Fragment of Roman sculpture found in Hart Street, Crutched Friars, City of London, 1847. From the Guildhall Museum, City of London

Remains of two Roman statues and an inscription on stone, 1850. From the Guildhall Museum, City of London

Roman marble sarcophagus found at Clapton in 1867, carved with a medallion relief of figure, 1872. From the Guildhall Museum, City of London

Roman remains on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848. Artist: H Rimbault
Roman remains on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848. Four views of a Roman villa discovered in Lower Thames Street

View of Roman remains on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848. Artist
View of Roman remains on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848

Plan of a Roman hypocaust found on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848

Piece of Roman mosaic found in Birchin Lane, City of London, 1786

Roman encampment in Epping Forest, Essex, 1876. Artist: William d Oyley
Roman encampment in Epping Forest, Essex, 1876. Map of a Roman encampment dating from 52 AD at Ambresbury Banks, in Epping Forest

Public Bathing at Bath, or Stewing Alive, 1825. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Public Bathing at Bath, or Stewing Alive, 1825. Bathers taking the waters or stewing in the Roman baths at Bath in Somerset, wearing clothes and even hats to preserve their modesty

Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni in Roman Britain, riding in chariot, holding shield and spear above head

Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902. Calleva, formally Calleva Atrebatum (Calleva of the Atrebates), was an Iron Age oppidum and subsequently a town in the Roman province of Britannia

Roman roads into Hereford and Monmouth. Artist: James G Wood
Roman roads into Hereford and Monmouth

Romano-Celtic bronze statuette of a deity, 3rd century. Found in Southbroom, Devizes, Wiltshire. The figure is markedly native in style. From the British Museums collection

Cavalry combat helmet, Roman Britain, from Witcham Gravel, Ely, Cambridgeshire, 1st century AD
Cavalry combat helmet made of iron and bronze, Roman Britain, from Witcham Gravel, Ely, Cambridgeshire, 1st century AD. From the British Museums collection

Plan of Hardknott Fort, Cumberland, 1902. Hardknott Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum

Roman Britain, 1902. Artist: FS Weller
Roman Britain, 1902. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

The Romans Cause a Wall to Be Built for the Protection of the South, 1905. The building of Hadrians Wall. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I

Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I

Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Roman Britain, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The scourging of Boadicea, 60 AD, (c1920). Artist: JR Skelton
The scourging of Boadicea, 60 AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Roman Wall, Housesteads, Northumberland, 1937. Part of Hadrians Wall, built in the 2nd century AD. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service

Ancient Roman walls, city of Chester, 1905. The walls, built in 61 AD, are said to vary between 12 and 40 feet in height. Below is a chronology of events

The Paleastra, Roman Baths, Bath, 50 AD. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath

The Great Dish from the Mildenhall treasure, Roman Britain, 4th century. The face in the centre represents Oceanus, with dolphins in his hair and a beard formed of seaweed

Cavalry sports helmet, Roman Britain, late 1st or early 2nd century
Bronze Roman parade mask and helmet from Ribchester in Lancashire, from the British Museums collection.Cavalry sports helmet, Roman Britain, late 1st or early 2nd century

Head of the Emperor Claudius, Roman Britain, 1st century AD. This head, found in 1907 at the River Alde at Rendham, near Saxmundham, Suffolk

Bucket handle from a Late Iron Age cremation burial, Iron Age, c75-c25 BC
Detail showing human face on bucket handle from a Late Iron Age cremation burial, Iron Age, c75-c25 BC. This bucket was placed in the grave of a Briton who was alive around the time of Julius Caesars

Stone female head, Roman Britain, 1st-4th centuries, from Towcester, Northamptonshire. This female head was probably a finial from a monumental tomb alongside Watling Street outside the Roman town of

Head of the Emperor Claudius, Roman Britain, 1st century. This head, found in 1907 at the River Alde at Rendham, near Saxmundham, Suffolk

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Roman Britain, a captivating era in history, comes to life through these intriguing glimpses. Hadrian's Wall stands tall and proud, stretching towards Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. This remarkable structure symbolizes the might of the Roman Empire and its determination to protect its borders. Delving deeper into this ancient world, we discover Bremenium's plan from 1902. The meticulous details unveil the layout of this once-thriving Roman fortification. As we explore further, an evocative artwork titled "Will you follow me, men?" by As Forrest transports us back to 61 AD when brave soldiers rallied for battle. The grandeur of Roman Baths in Bath mesmerizes with its architectural splendor. Created by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios in 1900, it showcases the Romans' sophisticated engineering skills and their love for lavish bathing rituals. Traveling southward to Fishbourne in West Sussex leads us to The Roman Palace where a stunning Cupid on a Dolphin Mosaic captivates our imagination. This intricate artwork reveals the Romans' appreciation for beauty and mythology. Silchester's Forum is unveiled through a detailed plan from 1902. It offers insights into this bustling hub of social interaction during Roman times—a place where commerce thrived and ideas were exchanged freely. A Romano-Celtic bronze statuette from the 3rd century catches our eye next—depicting a deity worshipped by both Romans and Celts—an embodiment of cultural fusion during that period. Moving away from artifacts but still immersed in history, we encounter a cavalry combat helmet discovered at Witcham Gravel in Ely, Cambridgeshire—a testament to Rome's military prowess within Britannia's borders during the 1st century AD. Brading Roman Villa Complex on the Isle of Wight beckons us with its exterior view—an expansive site that once housed luxurious living quarters showcasing opulence amidst the British countryside.