Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax ...

This week’s home renovation sees a five-floor Victorian property in north London transformed into a blossom-hued wonderland of colour and design. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters.

“They’ve got the Waterloo helmet and the Battersea shield on loan, which was found in the Victorian era, right up to items found in the present day.” Kate Sumnall, curator at London ...