Roman Britain at KS2

Uncover unique remains and treasures from Roman Britain. Find out about how Britain became part of Rome but developed its own distinct identity as a province of its Empire.

Resources for visits

Leadenhall Street mosiac

Roman Britain

Take a look at life as a Roman soldier, Roman buidings, animals the Romans kept, everyday objects and the design of Roman tombstones.

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Cameo of Augustus

Imperial Rome

Meet Roman Emperors and explore some Roman jewellery.

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Online resources

Empress pepper potThe Roman collection online

For adults. Discover more about the Museum's collection from ancient Rome. Find detailed information, background articles and images of hundreds of objects.

 

Online tours

Self-contained journeys through the collections

Buried treasure torcsBuried treasure
Examine some of the most spectacular treasure finds made in Britain.

 

 

British Museum websites

Ancient civs screengrabAncient civilizations

www.ancientcivilizations.co.uk/
Explore ancient civilizations from around the world across time.
Roman Britain - explore via the writing theme using The Vindolanda Tablets.

Other useful websites

Nuffield Primary History

Chedworth Roman Villa - enter via the National Trust website

Hadrian’s Wall - visiting information and learning resources for schools.

BBC Ancient History: Romans

Romans in Sussex - website of the Sussex archaeological society with learning resources for KS1 and KS2.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme - a voluntary scheme to record archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. This website includes a guide to identifying Roman coins.


Useful books

For students aged between 7 and 11

R. Jackson, S. James and E. Myers The Romans, Activity Book (London, The British Museum Press, 1986)

M. Corbishley, Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ancient Rome (London, The British Museum Press, 2003)

J. Lindsay, Gladiator Activity Book (London, The British Museum Press, 2004)

N. Grant, Everyday Life in Ancient Rome (London, The British Museum Press, 2003)

D. Farris and S. Ransford, Ancient Rome Fun Book (London, The British Museum Press, 2000)

J. Green, Roman Britain Colouring Book (London, The British Museum Press, 2000)

R. Woff , The BM Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddessess (London, The British Museum Press, 2003)

K. Wiltshire, Pocket Timeline of Ancient Rome (London, The British Museum Press, 2005)

All of these books can be purchased online, at the Museum shop or at many bookshops.