I) In England today, the influence of the
Romans is evident in various ways.
II) Countryside features such as long, straight, tree-lined avenues date back centuries to this era. III) Many towns and villages still retain the original names given to them by the conquerors. IV) These names are abbreviated on car number plates, too, to indicate their area of origin. V) However, some people like to look different, and so personalise the number plates of their cars.