Diving into Roman Britain

The Roman Empire ruled Britain in A.D. 208 to A.D. 11. Emperor Septimius Severus came to campaign north of Hadrian's Wall. He divided Britain into two provinces, Britannia Superior in the south and the Inferior in the north, with capitals at London and York respectively.

York

To trace back the ancient time, take a unique walk in York. Its city walls have surrounded the city 700 years ago. Step on the fort defense made by magnesian limestone. If it is too traditional, there are still some alternatives.

York Castle Museum has been a site of justice and incarceration for 1000+ years. Three main buildings were constructed between 1705 to 1835. It became an innovative museum in 1900, which allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of York's past.

The most impressive one was the temporary photo exhibition about beauty and adulthood. Maori people have tattoos on the face and body. Tribes in Ethiopia wore lip plates. The Indian brides wore Mehndi during the wedding day.

Another distinctive landmark is definitely the Clifford's Tower. Known as the Great Tower, it was constructed by King Henry III between 1245 and 1262. It was once encircled by a moat. Currently, the fortified complex ruins has become a well-known national monument.

Chester

Chester should be included in your itinerary for a time-permitting trip. From Manchester, it takes only an hour to Chester. It was settled by the Romans in A.D. 79, who established a camp to defend fertile land near River Dee.

The main streets are in line with timber buildings. For example in Chester Row, it consists of multi-stores shops for several centuries. The Bishop Lloyd's Palace is one of the rich carved, as a Grade I listed building.

The Rows are at most varied and attractive where Bridge Street meets Eastgate Street. Views of the cathedral, the 1879 Clocktower, as well as the city wall give an impression of a perfectly preserved medieval city, alongside cherry blossoms if you are lucky enough.

When Julius Caesar invaded in 55 B.C., Britain was an unknown land to the Roman. It was later ruled for 300+ years. After the barbarian conspiracy and the repeated usurpation, Britain slipped out of its control by A.D. 410. But their footprints remain in several areas.