People with an enthusiasm, historical passion, and utmost interest for Roman Britain history ought to have Verulamium over their rundown of spots to visit in St Albans.
Verulamium – the Roman city of St Albans portrays the industrious excavation of the Roman Settlements. These excavations were said to be carried out by Mortimer Wheeler and Tessa Wheeler (wife) in the late 30s. Verulamium – located short prepared ride to North of London, is an exquisite and absolute marvel of Roman Civilization. There are more than several unscathed Roman towns such as ‘hypocaust’ (underfloor heating system) in situ under a mosaic floor, City walls and the most astonishing – picturesque remains of the ‘Roman Theatre’.
Opened in the 1930s (1939 – according to the director of the Verulamium Museum – Dr. I. Anthony) – Verulamium Museum was built to create a room for future historical expeditions and research work to be carried for educational purposes, which could also later be used as a source of information for everyone. It also serves as a primal storehouse for objects that are discovered here.
Verulamium Museum also pays tribute with fine gratitude and massive respect to Sir Philip Corder, who laid the foundation of the museum and supervised most of the work. In fact, he is the inspiration and motivation for today which has influenced the natives of St Albans to commence the extraordinary, adventurous endeavor of Roman town as the Museum and recreation center for visitors from around the globe.
Visitors can feasibly outline the remarkable beauty and antiquated construction of the Roman Town by strolling around the rooms of the Museum. We can also learn about the economy of the Romans – how the tenant made their livings and most intriguingly to know about the burial conventions.
Won an Award for its tremendous findings and educational contribution to the Roman Civilization – Verulamium Museum is widely recognized as the center of a marvelous and exceptional collection of Roman mosaic floors, elegant wall paintings that surprisingly survived Britain era, followed by various small objects that were used for various purposes by the Romans.
The opening hours are 10 am – 5:30 pm from Monday to Saturday and 2 pm – 5:30 pm on Sunday only.
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