London, roman empire and civic basilica

Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper
Sophie Jackson of the Museum of London Archaeology hailed the find as "one of the most significant discoveries" in recent years within London's oldest quarter, the City. This square-mile area, now dominated by modern skyscrapers, sits atop layers of history, from Victorian and medieval structures to these newly discovered Roman remains.
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
2,000-year-old remains of London's oldest Roman basilica discovered under office building
Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.
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.
Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London
The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place. But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building,
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.
Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.
Man gives tour of Tower of London home - including balcony said to be used by Elizabeth I
Comedian Tom Houghton has explained on social media how he ended up swapping his life in a modest Brighton home for one of ...
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New City of London Gracechurch Street tower with food and drink venues, pop-up market and viewing gallery
Revised plans to partially demolish and redevelop a Central London building into a 33-storey office block have been approved.
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London’s First Roman Basilica Found in Gracechurch Street Development Site
The remains of London’s first Roman Basilica have been discovered underneath the basement of 85 Gracechurch Street, near ...
The burnt-out shell of London’s Grenfell Tower will be demolished, almost 8 years after deadly fire
The U.K. government has announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell Tower. The announcement on Friday came ...
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KPF wins approval for reworked Gracechurch St tower in City of London
The City of London has approved Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)’s proposals for a 32-storey tower – a redesign of consented proposals ...