Jewry Wall Museum

St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicester LE1 4LB, England

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Jewry Wall Museum is dedicated to the archaeology of Leicester's past while offering a fantastic chance to discover the tales of different residents with this town from Prehistoric times up to the time that is medieval. The Jewry Wall itself had previously been the main Roman city's public baths and it's also among the tallest surviving items of Roman masonry in the united states that is entire! Kids will like exploring these ruins which are ancient have actually survived for over 2,000 years. An exampled of a Roman pavement, plus intricately painted wall surface plaster inside the museum, you'll find a number of stunning collections, including an attractive cheek piece from a Roman helmet, detail by detail mosaics. You will find lots of historical artefacts off their eras too, such as for instance striking medieval tiles from Leicester Abbey, and rock that is ancient. They have some skeletons! The museum also has a range that is great of days over summer and winter, therefore check online before you go to. You can even download a free of charge tour that is audio of Jewry Wall Roman website.

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Jewry Wall Museum
St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 4LB, England

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