EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

Roman London: From Timber Drain to Provincial Capital

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

Explore how a simple timber drain in 47 AD marked the birth of Londinium, Rome’s first British outpost that grew into a bustling provincial capital with forums, baths and amphitheatres. The episode traces archaeological layers—from early settlement to Boudica’s fire, post‑rebellion reconstruction and the city’s long‑term growth—to show how this ancient foundation shaped what is now the Square Mile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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