a very English mix of Roman and mediaeval rubble propped up by London stock bricks from Victorian foundations. However they are a little melancholy besides modern glass behemoths or the Barbican ...
Researchers in London recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old structure that once served as the hub of the bustling ancient city. The Museum of London Archaeology announced last week that a team of ...
The original stone foundation of a key Roman-era building was located under a London office. The site was likely part of a larger city forum (built around 80 A.D.) that helped establish Roman ...
While at first glance the design might seem stark, the Barbican took inspiration from a variety of sources, from the Roman and Medieval foundations of London to Mediterranean Modernism and ...
“It kind of towers above the city. And so it’s a real symbol of Roman power and authority.“We’re talking about the early stages of London here, but it’s a real sign of investment in the ...
Whether you love or loathe the concrete geometry of the iconic Barbican estate ... but was originally the site of a Roman fortress, marking the gateway passage through London’s walls, and into the ...