Surf the net and try to investigate the following:

1. One notorious setting (region, area, etc.) of Roman influence in Great Britain.

One notorious setting of Roman influence in Great Britain is the city of Londinium,
which is now known as London. Londinium was founded by the Romans in AD 43,
shortly after their invasion of Britain, and it quickly became an important center of
trade and commerce.

Under Roman rule, Londinium grew into a bustling city with a population of tens of
thousands. It was strategically located on the River Thames, which made it an ideal
hub for trade and transportation. The Romans built a network of roads and bridges to
connect Londinium to other parts of Britain, including the important military and
economic center of Colchester.

The city was also home to several important Roman structures, including a large
forum, an amphitheater, and a temple dedicated to the god Mithras. These buildings
were a testament to the wealth and power of the Roman Empire, and they served as
important cultural and social centers for the people of Londinium.

Today, Londinium's Roman legacy can still be seen in many parts of the city. The
remains of the Roman walls that once surrounded the city can still be seen in some
places, and several Roman artifacts have been found during archaeological digs.
The Museum of London also has a collection of Roman artifacts, including pottery,
jewelry, and weapons, that offer a glimpse into the city's ancient past.

https://www.roman-britain.co.uk/places/londinium/

2. One of the first Anglo-Saxon settlements that you find of interest.

One of the first Anglo-Saxon settlements that I find particularly interesting is the
settlement of Jarrow in Northumberland, England. Jarrow was founded in the 7th
century by Anglo-Saxon settlers who arrived from what is now modern-day Germany
and Denmark. The Anglo-Saxons who settled in Jarrow were part of a larger group of
migrants who arrived in Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries. These settlers brought
with them their own language, culture, and way of life, which would come to shape
the development of early England.

One of the most important institutions that was established in Jarrow was the
monastery of St. Paul, which was founded by Benedict Biscop in AD 681. The
monastery quickly became an important center of learning and scholarship, and it
was home to several famous scholars and theologians, including the Venerable
Bede.

Bede, who lived and worked at the monastery during the 8th century, was one of the
most important scholars of his time. He is best known for his Ecclesiastical History of
the English People, which is considered one of the most important works of early
 English history. Bede's writings provide valuable insights into the lives and culture of
the Anglo-Saxons, and they continue to be studied and analyzed to this day.

https://englandsnortheast.co.uk/jarrow-bede/

3. Once you have traced your chosen "setting", explain the significance of such
settings, and imagine the kind of study or investigation you would like to carry
out in the area if you were given the chance to visit it. Pick up one setting, i.e.:
"Malvern Hills", Sutton, Canterbury, Kent, Bath, Tintagel, Cornwall, etc., etc.,
etc.,

Tintagel is a small village on the north coast of Cornwall, England. It is most famous
for its connection to the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Tintagel Castle, which is perched on a rocky headland overlooking the sea, is said to
be the birthplace of King Arthur. The area is also known for its stunning coastal
scenery and is a popular destination for tourists.

The significance of Tintagel lies in its connection to the Arthurian legend, which has
captured the imagination of people around the world for centuries. The stories of King
Arthur and his knights have inspired countless works of literature, art, and film, and
continue to fascinate people to this day.

If I had the chance to visit Tintagel, I would love to carry out a study on the impact of
the Arthurian legend on the local community and the wider region. I would want to
explore how the legend has shaped the cultural identity of Cornwall and how it has
been used to promote tourism in the area. I would also be interested in learning
about the different interpretations of the legend and how they have evolved over
time.

In addition, I would want to investigate the historical and archaeological evidence for
the existence of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. While many people
believe that the legend is purely mythical, there are some who argue that there is a
basis in historical fact. By examining the available evidence, I would hope to shed
light on this ongoing debate and contribute to our understanding of the Arthurian
legend.

https://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/blog/tintagel-castle/

4. Find out about the role of scribes and/or authors in old English and/or Middle
English verse and try to explain their importance in the preservation of the
literary tradition.

Scribes and authors played a crucial role in the preservation and transmission of Old
English and Middle English verse. In the absence of printing technology, manuscripts
had to be copied by hand, a task typically carried out by professional scribes who
were trained in the art of calligraphy and book production.
In Old English literature, the role of the scribe was particularly important because
many of the surviving manuscripts were produced in the scriptoria of monasteries,
where the language and literature of the Anglo-Saxon people were preserved.
Scribes in these scriptoria were responsible for copying a wide range of texts,
including religious and secular works, and many of the surviving manuscripts contain
marginalia and annotations that suggest that the scribes were actively engaged in the
transmission and interpretation of the texts they copied.

In the case of Middle English verse, authors played a crucial role in the preservation
of the literary tradition because many of the works produced during this period were
composed by individual poets rather than copied from existing manuscripts. Poets
such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, and the anonymous author of Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight not only wrote poems but also revised and circulated
them, often adapting them to suit the tastes and interests of different audiences.

The importance of scribes and authors in the preservation of the literary tradition can
be seen in the surviving manuscripts themselves, which often bear witness to the
creative and collaborative processes by which texts were produced and transmitted.
Scribes and authors were responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the texts they
copied and composed, and their skill and attention to detail helped to ensure that
these works were passed down from generation to generation, preserving the literary
traditions of the past for future readers and scholars.