London has a hidden Roman bath that isn’t actually Roman at all

This curious tourist attraction isn’t what it seems (Picture: National Trust)

Have you ever taken a stroll down Strand Lane in London?

Tucked behind Somerset House, away from the hustle and bustle, the street is pretty unassuming at first glance. But if you make your way along, you’ll find a rather curious attraction at No. 5 Strand Lane. 

An old wooden sign hangs on the brick wall, with faded and chipping black paint, proclaiming that a National Trust Roman Bath is hidden underneath the building; however, this isn’t quite the case.

While the Strand Lane Baths have been called Roman since the 1830s, they aren’t Roman at all, and they we...