Literary Walk: Discover Bath's Archaeology with Richard Hingley

We'll gather at the bookshop at 10:30am for some tea, coffee, and cake before a prompt start at 11am.

Join us for a literary tour to discover the traces left behind by Aquae Sulis in 70 AD.

From Hadrian's Wall to Sulis Minerva's spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine. Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this guide sets out a plan of twenty Roman towns, explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. By following the footsteps of ancient peoples, this interactive guide offers users a fascinating picture of what can be seen at these urban centres.

Roman Britain in Twenty Towns sets out a plan of twenty Roman towns, explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see.

'This book provides a fantastic overview of the archaeology of Roman towns in Britain, and combines the latest interpretations of Romano-British urbanism with practical guidance for visiting all of the key sites.' Andrew Gardner, Professor of the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, UCL Institute of Archaeology

Richard Hingley is Emeritus Professor of Roman Archaeology at Durham University, UK. He is the author of Londinium, winner of the 2019 Prose Award, and Conquering the Ocean.