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Preston’s early transport, toll roads and corrupt management
Preston has a long history of being a transport hub. It was an important road junction for the Romans. Later, in the 18th century, toll roads were introduced to improve […]
After the Romans pulled out of Britain in the fifth century AD, the area around Preston lost its strategic importance. Once on a major Roman road intersection, the area was […]
The Romans had forts at Ribchester and Kirkham, with an East-West main road passing through Fulwood. Another road from Wigan to Lancaster passed along the edge of the modern city. There […]
Who were the earliest Black settlers in Lancashire? An ancient skeleton of African descent was discovered in East Kent in 1953. The body dated from around 250 AD. The Roman […]
Love dressing up? Have you got a sword or helmet handy? Chester’s award-winning Roman Tours UK is putting on an event on 26 October that may be just for you. […]
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