London, Romans and Archaeologists

Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building
An office building from the 1930s in the heart of London was about to be demolished and redeveloped by its owners — until archaeologists unearthed remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica in the basement.
Archaeology breakthrough as 2,000 year old Roman 'House of Commons' found in London
Plans to build a 32-storey office block in central London have unearthed the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman Basilica.
Unseen 2,000-year-old Roman ruins discovered in London office basement
The excavation of the building, which was established under Roman emperor Titus, has so far uncovered sections of stone wall that formed the base of the basilica, which would have been two-and-a-half storeys high.
Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building
The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.
2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement
Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica in London
While exploring the site of a 32-story planned skyscraper in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica.
Remains Of London’s Original Roman Basilica, Built Nearly 2,000 Years Ago, Were Just Found Underneath An Office Building
While preparing for demolition of one office building and construction of another right in the heart of London, workers just uncovered remains of the city's original Roman basilica. Built circa 80 C.E.
Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
The basilica was part of the forum, the social, political and commercial heart of Roman London, where people went to shop, mingle, seek justice and hear the latest edicts from pol
Archaeologists uncover extraordinary 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath London office
The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions. View on euronews
Chiltern Firehouse fire LIVE: Posh London hotel evacuated as blaze rips through building
Pictures shared on social media show huge flames ripping through the roof of the historic and lavish hotel. A large column of ...
Iconic Chiltern Firehouse hotel suffers devastating fire ‘spreading to the roof’
Emergency services are at Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, London, after a blaze rips through the ground floor up to the ...
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What is London's oldest building? Inside The White Tower
According to Historic Royal Palaces, the White Tower is London's oldest building, dating back to the 11th century, when William the Conqueror ruled. Often known as the heart of the Tower of London, ...
Chiltern Firehouse evacuated as fire breaks out at luxury hotel
Around one hundred people have been evacuated from the celebrity haunt as firefighters work to put out the blaze ...
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Historic England criticises AHMM’s ‘harmful’ proposals for Lasdun building
Historic England has criticised Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)’s proposals for the part-demolition of Milton Gate – one ...
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Inside the oldest building in London that dates back to the 11th century
London is jam-packed with historic and ancient buildings dating back thousands of years. From Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the House of Commons and more, London ...