It was once the fourth-largest city in Roman Britain; the site of a mediaeval manor and subsequently a 20th century hamlet. The cast of characters you might have met there over the last 2,000 years include a Roman Emperor, Thomas Telford, Charles Darwin and ‘Ronnie’ from Wallasey. William King gives us the humorous and unlikely story of Wroxeter - a remarkable spot on the River Severn.

Photo: The ruins of Viroconium's public baths at Wroxeter. © Stephen Jones