Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds

A Roman bone pin, an accessory crafted from animal bone often used as a hairpin or a dress fastener, was among the finds discovered at Bath Assembly Rooms. Photograph: James Beck/National Trust Images/James Beck A Roman bone pin, an accessory crafted from animal bone often used as a hairpin or a dress fastener, was among the finds discovered at Bath Assembly Rooms. Photograph: James Beck/National Trust Images/James Beck Archaeology Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds Exclusive: Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms unearths Roman ditches containing pottery, coins and fragments of a military helmet

Prefer the Guardian on Google The restoration of a Georgian building in Bath once frequented by Jane Austen has unexpectedly provided a tantalising glimpse into the life of the city’s Roman suburbanites.