The Romans

1. Julius Caesar first invaded Britain in 55 B.C.
2. The Romans never conquered Britain, they only occupied it
3. The dates of occupation were A.D. 43 to A.D. 410
4. The Romans brought clean water, roads and law to Britain
5. The amphitheatre at Deva (Chester) was one of the largest in the world
6. It is said that the standard of Roman battlefield medicine wasn't equaled until World War One in 1914
7. The Romans used urine as a disinfectant
8. Roman soldiers were taken into the army at 14 years old had to stay for 25 years.
9. Soldiers weren't allowed to marry but could have girlfriends
10. The Romans called London Londinium

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