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What did the Romans ever do for us?
A window will be opened on Wiltshire's Roman past at two events being held at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre to mark National Archaeology Day on July 19.
There will be a series of Roman-inspired activities for children such as mosaic making, sorting through real Roman finds and dressing up as a Roman soldier. Sessions will be held between 11am and 12pm and 12pm and 1pm.
There will be a talk by Phil Andrews (Wessex Archaeology) and Melanie Pomeroy-Kellinger (county archaeologist) about recent field work at Truckle Hill Roman Bath House in North Wraxall at the history centre between 2pm and 3pm. This will be followed by a tour of the site between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, although people will need their own transport to get to and from it, with the journey taking about 20 minutes each way.
Both events are being provided by Wiltshire County Council's archaeology service together with Wessex Archaeology.
Places at all these events are free but they need to be booked in advance. To book call Nancy Danks on 01249 705504 or email nancydanks@wiltshire.gov.uk
The history centre is jointly run by the county council and Swindon Borough Council to helping people to discover, participate and contribute to local history.
9:30am Saturday 5th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: DingDonG, (fessus viator) on 7:27pm Sat 5 Jul 08
[quote]although people will need their own transport to get to and from it, with the journey taking about 20 minutes each way.[/quote] For authenticity, there should be a fleet of chariots awaitng. Pulled by Christians and fed to the lions on arrival.
although people will need their own transport to get to and from it, with the journey taking about 20 minutes each way.
For authenticity, there should be a fleet of chariots awaitng. Pulled by Christians and fed to the lions on arrival.
Posted by: walter, wilshur on 7:24am Sun 6 Jul 08
They gave us a united Europe and a common currency which lasted for over 500 years. They had an Army which was very similar to ours (Legion and Brigade = about 5000 men, Century and Infantry Company about 100) with pensions, compensation for medical discharges etc. They had baths, concrete, underfloor heating, drains and piped water. Then Christianity arrvied and we sank into the Dark Ages for a thousand years.
They gave us a united Europe and a common currency which lasted for over 500 years. They had an Army which was very similar to ours (Legion and Brigade = about 5000 men, Century and Infantry Company about 100) with pensions, compensation for medical discharges etc. They had baths, concrete, underfloor heating, drains and piped water. Then Christianity arrvied and we sank into the Dark Ages for a thousand years.
Posted by: Dave, Down under the Plain on 8:47pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote]Then Christianity arrvied and we sank into the Dark Ages for a thousand years.[/quote]
..and there we have remained ever since
Then Christianity arrvied and we sank into the Dark Ages for a thousand years.
..and there we have remained ever since
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