More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed

Following the recent discovery of Roman ruins in the City of London, more details have been revealed about the plans for a new museum of Roman London’s history. The remains, which are thought to be part of what we might call London’s first “city hall”, were uncovered during excavations by Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) before a skyscraper was built on the site. Since their discovery, the property developer has been reworking their plans to include a new museum in the basement, and the details have now been submitted to the City of London for approval. The previously approved plans were for a tower to be built above a double-height public hall, providing a new route into the neighbouring Leadenhall Market. A viewing terrace on the 5th floor would be accompanied by a large indoor area to be used for heritage and culture. The discovery of the Roman ruins has meant a fairly significant change to office development, and while it generally looks the same outside, it’s been substant ... Read full article.