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Discover the story of Roman Leicester
Visit the Story of Leicester website to find out the history of Romans in Leicester.
The Roman Bath site
The Jewry Wall is the tallest surviving section of Roman masonry in Britain. Dating back to around AD 160, it is a key part of a public bathhouse complex. This Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument is managed by Leicester City Council's Arts & Museums Service (Leicester Museums & Galleries) on behalf of English Heritage, ensuring its protection and preservation against unauthorised changes.
Discover the rich heritage and historical significance of this extraordinary Roman site at Jewry Wall Museum.
Kathleen Kenyon during the excavation of Jewry Wall
The Museum
Jewry Wall Museum's building was designed by architect Trevor Dannatt and completed in 1962 as an adult education college and archaeological museum for the city. The building was closed in 2017 for restoration and re-opened in 2025 following a major refurbishment including a new exhibition. Architects for the refurbishment include Levitate and Mabers. The exhibition was designed by Haley Sharpe Design. The collections on display are from Leicester Museums & Galleries, the Audio visual content was created by Heritage Interactive Ltd and illustrative content and styling is by the artist Scott Tetlow.
Leicester Museums & Galleries are a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England.
Jewry Wall museum interior, 1960s
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