About the project
Firing London’s Imagination is a three-year project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to restore the 2nd Century CE Romano-British kiln first discovered in 1968 to Highgate Wood in its own, dedicated visitor centre. The project also aims to engage local London communities in discovering and exploring the rich Roman heritage of the city.
Latest news
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22nd September 2025
Clay animal gallery
We can’t resist showing you the beautiful clay animals made at the Highgate Wood Community Heritage Day and fired in the replica kiln. Click through our gallery below:
22nd September 2025
A successful third firing of the replica kiln
Congratulations to Turning Earth studios and FLI volunteers who fired their wares in the replica kiln to over 1000℃ and achieved the full reduction so loved by the Romans. See below for a slideshow of the opening of the kiln and the amazing results that emerged.
7th September 2025
Highgate Wood Community Heritage Festival
The sun shone as the FLI and Turning Earth team of volunteers worked with members of the local community to create poppyhead beakers, votives and Highgate clay animals.
1st September 2024
Roman kiln temporary exhibition: complete
The Roman kiln temporary exhibition is now open to the public in Highgate Wood. Visit the exhibition to see the restored Roman kiln and learn more about the Roman pottery production that occurred in Highgate Wood almost 2000 years ago.
15th August 2024
Replica Roman kiln construction: complete
We are thrilled to announce that a replica Roman kiln has been successfully built in Highgate Wood. This incredible kiln construction was completed by Graham Taylor from Potted History and volunteers.
Join us on Sunday, 1st, September 2024 at the Highgate Wood Community Heritage Day (from 11 am to 4 pm) for a live firing of this replica Roman kiln.
9th February 2024
Kiln sections transported for restoration: complete
The kiln sections have been removed from the Highgate Wood Information Centre and the Bruce Castle museum and are currently at the Natural Building Centre in Conwy, Wales, for conservation and reconstruction.
23rd May 2023
Kiln section survey: complete
FoHRK’s survey of the kiln sections in storage in Bruce Castle marks an important first step in the restoration of the kiln.
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