Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman basilica underneath the basement of an office block. The basilica was ...
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London to get new mega-cycle lane that will run from city wall to city wall
Plans have been unveiled for a new £4,500,000 cycle lane that will cross the City of London ... the furthest points apart from where the London Wall once stood. Campaigners have welcomed the ...
China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement
Tony Jolliffe/ BBC News The wall is made of limestone from Kent The site was discovered ... life with an immersive sound and light installation. Chris Hayward from the City of London Corporation says ...
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City approves Museum of London demolition and London Wall West scheme, but Gove puts plan on pause
The City of London Corporation planning applications sub committee has approved a major new development at the former Museum of London site at London Wall, and the demolition of Bastion House at ...