Comments on: The Roman Ruin At The Hairdresser

By: Mrs. Annette Keith

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By: racheld

racheld — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:52:22 +0000

Now THAT’S the most interesting juxtaposition of time and purpose I’ve ever seen! It feels a bit like that great room in which all the Chinese soldiers are marching, marching forevermore.

Did you step in for the photos? I cannot imagine what that ancient air must feel like, with its float of history and dust and the overlay of Aqua-Net. Just think of the folks sitting with a copy of People or Harper’s, swinging a leisurely pedi-foot just yards from such mystery.

But I do understand that the be-togaed ones liked a bit of pampering and pomade, themselves, so there’s that.

rachel

By: Toni Bracher

Toni Bracher — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:59:04 +0000

Thank you, so interesting and great that it is preserved. It must be a very nice experience to go to that hairdressing establishment.

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:14:12 +0000

Of course, “Leadenhall Market” is now a n other tourist trap ( Like the sadly-decayed Borough Market) but … when the NW corner of that block was rebuilt, about 15 years back ( Corner of Gracechurch?Leadenhall Streets) they found the remains of a Roman meat-market.
1900 years later, what was it? A meat market.
How’s that for continuity?

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:56:23 +0000

Come to Colchester, Britain’s First City, and underneath the Norman castle you will find the foundations of the temple of Claudius. Our city is full of fascinating Roman remains and history including the only Roman Circus in this country and the burnt layer caused during the destruction of the city by Boudicca. Much much more too, well worth a visit!!

By: Peter Holford

Peter Holford — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 20:10:41 +0000

Very similar to the Roman Bath at York – go into the pub which is called ‘Roman Bath’ and go downstairs to see the remains. The remains were not originally protected, they merely got buried under tons of detritus. Also in York, the Danish remains of Jorvik are below street level.

By: HJ

HJ — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:31:24 +0000

Wonderful! It reminds me of the remains of the headquarters basilica which can be seen in the York Minster Undercroft. I recall a lovely fresco.

By: Leana Pooley

Leana Pooley — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:29:06 +0000

Like going out of the back of the wardrobe into Narnia.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:09:00 +0000

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By: Elizabeth cornwell

Elizabeth cornwell — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 15:43:45 +0000

How amazing would love to see it!