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THE OLD EASTGATE

Easgate has always been one of the chief streets of the city, its excellent shops and handsome buildings, the Rows are continuous on both sides of the street. The modern development of the Rows on the south side is now a striking contrast to its ancient origin.

A Roman altar, dedicated to the "Genius of the Century," found on the north side of the street has been transferred to the Grosvenor Museum, but a replica can be seen at No.25 where it was discovered.

Several other similar altars have been dug up in or near this street; also a length of leaden water-piping bearing an inscription with the names of Vespasian, Titus and Agricola, fix the date at A.D.79, a few years after the destruction of Jerusalem.

Agricola was the famous Governor of Britain, A.D. 78-85, and father-in-law of the Roman historian, Tacitus.

Almost opposite the shop which contains the Roman altar, in the basement of No. 28, is a mediaeval crypt, in beautiful preservation.

Foundations of an immense Roman building have been discovered during excavations at various times on the south side of the street, and some of the finds are on view in the Grosvenor Museum.

EXTRA PICTURES OF THE OLD EASTGATE