I have now retired. For most of my working life I was a motor Mechanic.

From 1998 I turned my hobby of growing Hostas, into a business, when I started my own nursery. I supplied Hostas to the BBC and Film props companies, under my own brand name. Following a health problem, that closed in 2004, but it still continues in another nursery with other people.

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Life and the future.

I know too much about ...

many things that are not important.

My parents always told me ...

Be honest.

My childhood ambition ...

Whatever was popular at the time.

My favorite memory ...

As it says in the Bible, help one another.

Why I write ...

To learn more.

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Reading: Roman History in Britain.

My first job ...

Saturday work on a farm.

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Hopefully it is still to come :-)

My inspiration ...

A new day, everyday.

Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Path of an empire: Roman roads in Britain

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Roman roads in Britain.

Watling Street. Wades Causeway. Peddars Way.
Ermine Street. Blackstone Edge. Akeman Street.
Fosse Way. Stane Street. Icknield Street.

The Romans began building roads in Britain, following their invasion, in the latter half of the first century. Prior to that Britains roads were poorly made tracks that linked villages and towns. There were few roads suitable for a marching army. Good roads were needed for the fast movement of men, supplies, and materials. Military camps and forts were built approximately every 15 miles (24km), which was the R...

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