Roman Leicester in 2020

The historic city of Leicester has in recent years seen a huge increase in urban redevelopment, and consequently a vast amount of new archaeological projects have been undertaken, mainly by University of Leicester Archaeological Services. This work has transformed our understanding of Leicester’s Roman past. To celebrate ULAS turning 25 in 2020, Dr Speed brings together all the latest discoveries and newest interpretations, looking at the key archaeological discoveries in Leicester over time. The talk moves through the four centuries of Roman rule from its Iron Age origins, to the houses and mosaics, its large public buildings, and through to its economic decline and collapse. It shows that much like the modern city today, Roman Ratae was a truly thriving multicultural urban environment.

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