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Ralph Merrifield
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Ralph Merrifield was an English museum curator and archaeologist. Described as "the father of London's modern archaeology", Merrifield was a specialist in the archaeology of both Roman London and magi
Photograph of Merrifield
Photograph of Merrifield
The National Museum of Ghana
The National Museum of Ghana
Merrifield helped establish the Museum of London
Merrifield helped establish the Museum of London
Londinium
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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
Ralph Merrifield
…museum curator and archaeologist. Described as "the father of London's modern archaeology", Merrifield was a specialist in the archaeology of both Roman London and magical practices, publishing six books on these subjects over the course of his life. Merrifield began his career in 1930 as an assistant at…
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
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 woode
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 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)
A bronze head of Hadrian found in the River Thames in London (British Museum)