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When did Roman Britain really end?

When did Roman Britain really end?

Nicholas Higham explains why the story of the decline of Roman Britain, and the rise of England, is more complicated than you might have assumed

James Osborne

Published: April 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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How did England – and Englishness – emerge from the final days of Roman Britain? And what separated Englishness from Britishness?

Emeritus professor Nicholas Higham –whose latest book is How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons – speaks to James Osborne to explore the twisting and turning tale of England's origins from post-Roman Britain: a story of clashing cultures, religion, and migration.

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James OsborneSenior content producer

James Osborne is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra