The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Londinium (Roman London)

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Description of institution: Established around 43 AD. It served as a major commercial centre for the Roman Empire until its abandonment during the 5th century. Following its foundation in the mid-1st century, early Roman London occupied a relatively small area, roughly equivalent in size to Hyde Park at 350 acres. URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_London Images linked to this location: People associated with this location: Pemberton, Francis (1624-1697) -