Cirencester in modern day speak. Corinium was a major Roman town in England, probably the second largest. You can see from the map that it was centrally located with Fosse Way and Ermine Street passing through it.
We went on a wallywalk guided tour, around 2.5 miles, but it was hot & sunny, 35 degrees Celsius(86F) & up and down - so pretty tiring for old folks. It had a large amphitheatre holding 8000 people. It was converted to city defences after the Romans left.
The town is picturesque with a market next to the church and large open park area that was the former Abbey dissolved by Henry VIII & his mate, Thomas Cromwell. Nice view back to the church.
Despite the heat & exhaustion, we went to the theatre in the evening to see Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - the musical. A very good show that had the most cast numbers I have seen in a provincial performance. I counted 45 on stage at once. After a hot day, the theatre was stifling, although a double Monkey's Shoulder & double Gin to Die For may have contributed.
The DIY hotel was good, nice room, no problem getting the keys & using the access codes.
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