“It’s the place you came to do business, to get your court case sorted out, it’s where laws were made, and it’s where decisions were made about London, but also about the rest of the country,” Jackson told the BBC.
The two-story basilica overlooked bustling markets, vibrant festivals, and important public gatherings. However, despite its imposing presence, it was soon deemed insufficient for the growing Roman settlement. Within two decades, it was replaced by an even grander forum.