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The Ancient World in London - Londinium Basilica Forum, Walbrook, Temple of Mithras and Guildhall



Description & Facts: ( heritage-key.com ) In the second part of their adventure across Roman London, Ian Smith takes Nicole Favish to the centre of the city to Cornhill. Taking a trip to the basilica forum and St Stephen Walbrook, Ian explains how the Londinium forum was akin to the city centre such as modern day's Oxford Street and Leicester Square. They attempt to visit the Temple of Mithras but it is currently in the process of being moved. Ian discusses the importance of the River Walbrook to the development of Londinium in ancient times, before the pair go to the London Guildhall, and see the original site of the Roman Amphitheatre. Discussing the blood and gore that would go on as gladiators would battle wild animals, as well as theatre and circus that would serve as the city's entertainment.

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