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Why did the Romans invade Britain? Over 2,000 years ago, the Romans first arrived in Britain. Although that was way back in the past, many clues still survive which tell us what life was like...
- How did the Romans conquer Britain?
The Romans wanted Britain's precious metals gold, tin and...
- How did the Romans conquer Britain?
Looking for ways to introduce students to how the Romans changed Britain? This collection of animated videos explores the Roman Empire, with a focus on the Roman invasion and settlement of...
The Romans wanted Britain's precious metals gold, tin and iron – and its cattle. A number of Roman emperor's wanted the glory of conquering Britain and adding it to the empire.
From Julius Caesar’s first landing on the shoreline of England in 55 BC to the famous ‘Look to your own defences’ letter of AD 410, the Romans played an important part in British history for over 400 years. In this article, we take a look at the ups and downs of this often fraught relationship!
It began in earnest in AD 43 under Emperor Claudius, and was largely completed in the southern half of Britain (most of England and Wales) by AD 87, when the Stanegate was established. The conquered territory became the Roman province of Britannia.
In AD 43 Emperor Claudius launched his invasion of Britain. Why did the Romans invade, where did they land, and how did their campaign progress?
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In AD 43 Emperor Claudius launched his invasion of Britain. Why did the Romans invade, where did they land, and how did their campaign progress?
