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Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on the site of new London skyscraper

Sophie Jackson of Museum of London Archaeology called it “one of the most significant discoveries” in years in London’s oldest quarter, the City – the square-mile financial district where modern glass high-rises stand atop the remnants of Victorian, medieval and even earlier structures.

The Washington Post · 22h

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.

NBC News on MSN · 2h

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.

The New York Times · 3h

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.

U.S. News & World Report25d

Tower Bridge

Along with Parliament and Big Ben, Tower Bridge is London's next must-see architectural marvel, not to mention the most famous bridge that crosses the Thames. Construction on the bridge ...

Time Out1mon

This iconic central London bridge is being restored, with works starting this week

London has loads of fabulous bridges: from the camp, pale pink Albert bridge to the infamously once wobbly Millennium bridge, and of course icons like Tower Bridge, every Londoner has their ...

Secret London17d

London’s ‘Most Underrated’ Tourist Attraction Has Been Crowned – And It Might Surprise You

The Times has released a list of London's 'most underrated' tourist attractions, which some Londoners may have never even ...

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Barbary lion skull from London

Workmen digging in the old moat around the Tower of London in 1937 were surprised to find two extraordinarily well-preserved lion skulls. Using carbon dating, Museum scientists determined that ...

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Plans for tallest skyscraper ever built in the City given the go ahead

operated in partnership with the London Museum. It will be open 7 days a week and into the evenings. The tower, designed by Eric Parry Architects on behalf of Singapore’s Aroland Holdings ...

Architects' Journal4d

Orms takes over from AHMM on London Bridge tower proposals

Orms has taken over from Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) on redeveloping a site next door the Shard, near London Bridge Designs recently put to ... the same developer – one featuring a ...

The Financial Times7d

Correction: Tower Bridge

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Archaeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as ...

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