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Roman London (c50-410CE)

The Roman town of Londinium was established as a commercial centre around 50CE, adjacent to a bridge across the river Thames that had been constructed by the Roman legions, on a site close to what is now known as "the City". About ten years later it was destroyed by the Icennii, who were a rebellious Norfolk tribe led by Queen Boudicca. After rebuilding, it is believed to have become a garrison town, and around 200CE it was fortified by the construction of a massive stone wall about 15 feet high and nearly two miles long (remnants of which still exist).