Firing London's Imagination

Inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, engage with, and enjoy all aspects of the Roman Kiln's story, both in Highgate Wood and beyond.

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Join us on Sunday, 1st, September at @colhighgatewood Community Heritage Day ( from 11am to 4pm) for a live firing of a replica Roman kiln built by @pottedhistory

Stay tuned for more details on the event to be announced soon. 🏺 🔥

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Every research and experiment since the discovery of the Roman kiln site in 1966 has improved our knowledge about the kiln. 🏺🔥

Learn more about the kiln experiments by visiting our Temporary Roman Kiln exhibition at Highgate Wood.

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

We’re joining @heritagefunduk to say a big #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players for helping fund projects like ours!

To find out more about our project, visit our website: https://t.co/wQGHsxKPVR

#firinglondon 🏺 🔥

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Highgate Wood, located 5 ½ miles north west of Londinium, would have provided an important source of wood for building, fuel and many other purposes.

Visit the temporary Roman kiln exhibition in Highgate Wood to learn more!  🏺 🔥

Image credit: Friends of Highgate Roman Kiln

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

KS2 Hands- on archaeology & clay session 🏺 🔥

Led by one of the Firing London’s Imagination educators, this 90-minute workshop explores London’s rich history.

[Dr Jo Ball @DrJEBall]

Three beautiful #Roman glass bowls (l-r) in a deep purple with white swirls, pale green-blue, & a deep cobalt blue. All of them are about 2000 years old, & would have been a very fashionable piece of tableware (📷 NY Met Museum) #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology #AncientGlass

[Highgate Wood @ColHighgateWood]

Explore a piece of ancient history—the Roman Kiln! 🏺🌲

Dating back to the 1st–3rd century AD, this incredible artefact has been restored and returned to its original home in Highgate Wood, thanks to @FiringLondon. Visit the info hut to see it for yourself!

#HighgateWood

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Check out the Firing London’s Imagination YouTube page, where you will find a fascinating video on the Roman-era kilns discovered at Highgate Wood. 🏺 🔥

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

In the past, there were more springs and streams in Highgate Wood than there are today. This was one of the reasons why the Roman-era potters chose this location.

Visit the temporary Roman kiln exhibition to find out more!🏺🔥

Image courtesy of C. Blaney

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

This photo shows one of the ten Roman-era pottery kilns that were discovered in Highgate Wood between 1967 and 1974.

Visit the temporary Roman kiln exhibition to see this kiln on display and learn more about its discovery. 🏺 🔥

[Highgate Wood @ColHighgateWood]

🍄 Some stunning fungi in Highgate Wood at the moment. Please remember these are not for picking as they are an essential part of the very special ecosystem in the Wood 💚

#HighgateWood

[Highgate Wood @ColHighgateWood]

Gorgeous autumnal sunlight light captured in the Wood a couple of weeks ago. 🍁🍂 It won't be long before the leaves fall so if you get the chance to visit soon, grab the opportunity.

📷 Cindy, Senior Ranger

[Highgate Wood @ColHighgateWood]

A fallen beech leaf found in the Wood with mines of a micro-moth called Stigmella Tityrella. The green chlorophyll persists around the larval mines making an amazing and beautiful pattern. 🤩

#HighgateWood
#NatureisWonderful

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Check out this amazing pot that was fired in the replica Roman kiln in Highgate Wood!🏺🔥

Image courtesy of indistinctum and @turning_earth

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

The clay🏺

One of the reasons why the Roman potters chose Highgate Wood was because of its access to clay.

Visit the temporary Roman kiln exhibition at @ColHighgateWood to find out more.

[Highgate Wood @ColHighgateWood]

Discover a piece of ancient history in Highgate Wood! Visit our information hut to see a Roman kiln over 2,000 years old. Follow @FiringLondon for updates on this fascinating project! ⚱️🌳

#HighgateWood #RomanHistory

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Check out our YouTube page, where you can see more behind the scenes of the replica Roman kiln firing! 🏺 🔥

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

The KS1- lower KS2 Roman Woodland Adventure workshop run by @sallysadventure is a fantastic outdoor learning opportunity for schools. 🏺🌲

If you or anyone you know would be interested in booking this free workshop for their school, click the link in the bio.

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

The 'Poppyhead beaker' often had raised dot decorations. This particular style of pot was produced at Highgate Wood in the later period of the 2nd century AD and was shaped like the seed head of a poppy.

Image courtesy of H. Sheldon

[Firing London's Imagination @FiringLondon]

Autumn in Highgate Wood 🍂, where the Roman potters once crafted their pottery nearly 2,000 years ago.