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Among the hidden gems beneath London is the Billingsgate Roman House and Baths. Discovered during the construction of the coal exchange in 1848, this site was carefully preserved and showcases ruins dating back to the 2nd century. Investigations reveal that the Roman House featured heated floors and originally had a spectacular view of the Thames River, which was much wider during that period. However, by 500 AD, the house had fallen into disrepair, as remnants of the Roman city of Londinium crumbled after the departure of Roman authority.