Londinium, also known as Roman London, was probably the capital of Roman Britain during most of the period of Roman rule. Most twenty-first century historians think that it was originally a settlement
The rediscovery of Tacitus's works revived English interest in Boudica, particularly during the 19th century, when she was used as a symbol for Queen Victoria and the British Empire. (Boadicea and Her Daughters by Thomas Thornycroft, 1860s, cast by his son in 1902.)
A model of London in 85–90 AD on display in the London Museum, depicting the first bridge over the River Thames, shown as having been of largely wooden construction
A diagram of the Roman structures from the port of Londinium (c. AD 100) excavated along the north bank of the Thames, with warehouses at right
A bronze head of Hadrian found in the River Thames in London (British Museum)
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.14 million people in 2025. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a populat
Londinium
…Thames. Discovered roads drawn as double lines; conjectural roads, single lines. Location within England Type Roman city Periods Roman Empire Location London, United Kingdom History Built 43 – 50 AD Londinium, also known as Roman London, was probably the capital of Roman Britain during most of the period of…
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Westminster Abbey St Peter
St Paul's Cathedral Dome from One New Change Vertical Crop