Dr Simon Elliott, who completed his PhD in the Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies, will be delivering a talk entitled ‘The History of Roman London to the End of the 2nd Century AD’ at the Guildhall Library in London on Thursday 21 September 2017.
At the event, you can learn how London was founded, its destruction during the Boudiccan Revolt and subsequent recovery, and how it matured to become a key commercial and administrative centre. Simon will also discuss the role the city played in the governance of the province of Britannia, and how it facilitated the flow of wealth from this far outpost of the Roman Empire to the Imperial centre.
The event is part of the Londinium season, a series of events to tell the city’s Roman story. Tickets cost £5.90, which includes wine reception.
Simon’s PhD project, considered standard in Roman Kent and the role of the Roman military therein, was entitled ‘Late Roman Kent’ and supervised by Dr Steve Willis. Last year, Simon published his first historical book, Sea Eagles of Empire: The Classis Britannica and the Battles for Britain (The History Press, 2016).
To book, please see the webpage: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-of-roman-london-to-the-end-of-the-2nd-century-ad-tickets-34881726182
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