The Blackfriars Pavement. Created 70-85 AD discovered in 1832 during the building of 53 Jewry Wall Street. Ending up beneath the Great Central Railway station which was built the 1890’s, it was lifted and moved in the 1970’s to be on display in Jewry Wall Museum. #MosaicMonday

Today is International Dog Day, here at Jewry Wall Marcellus and Ferrox take you on an immersive tour of Roman Leicester (Ratae Corieltauvorum), there is also evidence of their antics in the exhibition from nearly 2,000 years ago. #InternationalDogDay

Step inside and explore a transformed @jewrywallroman Museum bringing Leicester’s Roman past to life. Explore Roman artefacts uncovered beneath the city together with digital reconstructions, touchscreen games and projections for all ages. jewrywall.com

'In every scene, I asked what would a Roman do? So much of it is about the bizarreness of a foreign moral universe. Previous iterations tended to take a Judeo-Christian view of Roman morality, whereas I tried to make a show where a Roman might understand the moral stakes. While

Before it was an Empire. Before it was a Republic... Rome was a Kingdom. For over two centuries, seven different Kings ruled Rome. But in 509 BC, it all came toppling down. What happened? How did the Roman Kingdom fall and give way to the Roman Republic? Let's dig in. 🏛️🧵

Today's #ShakespeareSunday theme: SCHOOL DAYS & EDUCATION!

‘Thou know'st that we two went to school together’ ~ Julius Caesar (Brutus, Act 5, Scene 5) #ShakespeareSunday Hollow Crown Fans

September from the Latin septem "seven", originally the 7th month in the 10 month Roman calendar of Romulus but by 713 BC Numa Pompilius added January & February to the end of the year, by 45 AD January started the year, September became the ninth month but retained its name.

Had a lovely early morning hosting BBC Leicester Ady Dayman celebrating the Make A Difference Award Winners with breakfast in our fabulous Jewry Wall Cafe, including Billy the "emotional support tortoise'' Well done to all the winners. Great to meet you Jewry Wall Roman Museum today!

‘The colour of her hair’ ~ Antony & Cleopatra (Cleopatra, Act 2, Scene 5) #ShakespeareSunday Hollow Crown Fans

September 5th / 12th - The Ludi Romani (Roman Games) were a religious festival held annually starting in 366 BC from Sept 12th-14th, in 1 BC they were extended from Sept 4th-19th. The games (ludi) were held in honour of the King of the Roman Gods, Jupiter Optimus Maximus.

Roman citizenship was the most valuable passport of the ancient world. 🏛️ It gave you privileges that could mean the difference between life and death. Here’s what made it so powerful: 🧵

Leicester has announced its new poet laureate! This new role was created by a consortium of Leicester’s leading poetry and spoken word organisations. Mr Shay is a well known local poet and will serve a two year term. #LeicesterPoetry #PoetLaureate #LeicesterArts #SpokenWordUK

We commissioned Mr Shay to write a poem for Jewry Wall, which is now part of the exhibition… Congratulations

Looking for the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and sweet treat? Check out our new #TasteThePlace Leicester café guide, available on our website or hard copy from the Visit Leicester Information Centre. Click for more info! ow.ly/WAjK50WT2jJ

Great to see so many local partners and colleagues sharing in a special day! Peter Chandler Jewry Wall Roman Museum

‘We will before the walls of Rome’ ~ Coriolanus (Coriolanus, Act 5, Scene 3) #ShakespeareSunday Hollow Crown Fans