History | Key Stage 2 | Romans. The Romans main page. Primary History - Romans. Know the Romans - The Romans. Who were the Romans. Who Were The Romans? Romans for Kids - Homework help. The Romans came to Britain nearly 2000 years ago and changed our country. Even today, the ruins of Roman buildings, forts, roads, and baths can be found all over Britain. The Romans invaded other countries too. The Romans lived in Rome, a city in the centre of the country of Italy. One day, some years before Jesus Christ was born, the Romans came to Britain. Britain before the Romans (The Celts) Who founded Rome? According to the Roman legend, Romulus was the founder of Rome. First invasion - Caesar's first raid In August 55 B.C. (55 years before Jesus was born) the Roman general, Julius Caesar invaded Britain.
Second invasion - Caesar's second raid The following summer (in 54 B.C.) Third and final invasion Nearly one hundred years later, in 43 A.D. (43 years after Jesus was born), Emperor Claudius organised the final and successful Roman invasion of Britain. The biggest battle was fought on the banks of the River Medway, close to Rochester. Many tribes tried to resist the Romans. Who were the Romans? by Ayla Arli on Prezi.