Tag: Roman

Events and exhibitions, Historical London

A Roman god returns, courtesy of Bloomberg

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A Roman god returns, courtesy of Bloomberg

Back from a visit to the reconstructed 'Temple of Mithras' in London - an original Roman temple from around 250 AD.  A blow-away experience of sound, light and atmospheric effects.  Followers believed the god was responsible for the cosmos and male fertility -  an important deity in Roman times.  Also on display are around 600 [...]

American related, Historical London

The baptism of William Penn and marriage of John Quincy Adams

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The baptism of William Penn and marriage of John Quincy Adams

You cannot fail to be amazed by All Hallows by the Tower. It is the oldest church in the City of London. It was founded by the Abbey of Barking in 675 AD – 300 years before the Tower of London was built. It’s a fabulous church to participate in a traditional English Christmas service. [...]

Events and exhibitions

Christmas at Leadenhall Market

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Christmas at Leadenhall Market

Don't miss seeing the Lord Mayor of the City of London fire up the Christmas lights each year - often to live choral music.    Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat.    Although there has been a forum (market place) on where Leadenhall Market stands [...]