Roman Britain Collection (#3)

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

Bronze head from a statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, Roman Britain, 2nd century
Bronze head of the Roman emperor Hadrian (76-138), from the British Museums collection.Bronze head from a statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (76-138), Roman Britain, 2nd century

Roman bronze statuette of Harpocrates
Silver figure of Harpocrates, a Romanised Egyptian deity, with gold chain and ring, Roman Britain. Found in the River Thames at London Bridge

Copper alloy figure of Mars with silver inlay, Roman Britain, 2nd century
Copper alloy figure of Mars with silver inlay, wearing the armour of a general, Roman Britain, 2nd century. From Earith, Cambridgeshire and the finest bronze figurine of Mars from Roman Britain

Copper alloy statuette of Nero in the guise of Alexander the Great, Roman Britain, 1st century AD. Found at Barking Hall, Barking, Suffolk, England. From the British Museums collection

Silver-gilt votive plaque with dedication to Mars, Romano-British
Silver-gilt votive plaque ornamented with leaf-pattern and dedicated to Mars Alator, by Censorinus, son of Gemellus. Found in Barkway, Herefordshire, England

Silver platter from the Mildenhall treasure, Roman Britain, 4th century. Showing Maenads, female followers of Bacchus, dancing and playing musical instruments accompanied by the god Pan

Coins from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. Found in Hoxne, Suffolk in 1992, it contained jewellery and a variety of precious tableware

Roman wood writing tablet from Vindolanda with a party invitation, late 1st or early 2nd century
Roman wood writing tablet from Vindolanda with a party invitation written in ink, from Claudia Severa to Lepidina, late 1st or early 2nd century

Viking period bone and ivory comb and case
Viking period bone and deer antler comb and case from the Viking settlement at York, currently in the Yorkshire Museum, York

Bone Viking Trewiddle-style trial-piece
A bone Viking trial-piece found at the Viking settlement at York. It has Trewiddle style decoration, and is currently in the Yorkshire Museum, York

Roman Multangular temple, 3rd century
Roman Multangular temple in York, 3rd century

Viking leather boot, 10th century
Viking leather boot from the Viking town of York, 10th century

Roman leather sandal, which the Romans introduced to Britain
Roman leather sandal from York. Sandals were introduced to Britain by the Romans, mostly from legionnaires. Currently at York Archaeological Society Museum

Roman Altar from York dedicated to mother goddesses
Roman Altar from Micklegate, York. The text reads To the African, Italian and Gallic mother goddesses, Marcus Minucius Andens, soldier of the 6th legion Victrix and Pilot of the 6th legion

Empress pepper pot from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. The pepper pot is in the form of a silver bust of an Imperial lady of the late-Roman period

Bracelet from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. The bracelet is decorated with figured scenes in relief

Boudicca (Boadicea) lst century British queen of the Iceni, rallying her troops, c1900. The warrior queen Boudicca launched a revolt against the Romans in Britain in 61 AD

Ancient Vervlamium
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Ancient Vervlamium
ANCIENT VERVLAMIUM

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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.