Roman Workshop
Days Gone By Heritage
Our Roman workshop brings the epic struggle between Romans and Celts into the classroom. Hear why the Roman Empire took the momentous decision to invade Britain, and discover why life for the people who lived there was changed forever. We offer: Presentation - How did the Romans invade, police, and control their vast empire, and why did they include an insignificant island in the North sea known as Britannia? Hear how the Roman Army's discipline, training and teamwork made them the most formidable fighting force from Scotland to Egypt.
Life before Rome - What was it like in the world of the Celts? We know so little about these mysterious people, apart from what the Romans tell us. Should we trust the Romans to tell the truth?
Food - It is said that an army marches on its stomach, and it was certainly the case for Roman soldiers. Keeping an army fed was a monumental task, but what were the Romans eating?
Handling - Get hands-on with replica Roman artefacts, feel the weight of the armour and the array of weapons the Romans used on the battlefield.
Storytelling - Did the Roman Army always win? Listen to the blood-soaked tale of the Iceni's uprising against Roman Rule under their queen Boudicca, and how it came to a calamitous end. Already heard this story in class? Let us know and we will include something else
Games - Play a real Roman board game, invented by the Romans and popular throughout history. Perhaps a new class champion of strategy is among you? Hear how the Romans liked to unwind by watching their favourite form of entertainment, live Gladiator fights.
Display - If you book two interpreters, and have adequate indoor or outdoor space, we can deliver a fight demonstration to really put a Roman soldier's training to the test. Hear the clash of metal-on-metal.
Curricular Topics
- Julius Caesar's Attempted Invasion
- Claudius and the Conquering of Britannia
- Hadrian and his wall
- British Resistance and Boudicca
- 'Romanisation' of the Britons
Where we travel to
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Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Celts
The Celts remain to this day one of the most enigmatic and elusive people from history.
Through our Roman workshop, discover how the Celts lived, ate, farmed and hunted in the British isles long before the arrival of the Romans. Discover what trade the Celts had with the continent before the Romans. Hear about Celtic religious practice, performed by the fearsome Druids.
Romans
The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings The Roman Army Boudicca Rebellion Our Roman Legacy
The Romans changed the course of British history for ever. to great icons of the Roman empire, such as Julius Caesar, Claudius, Caligula, and Vespasian, Britain was always a fascination.
In our workshop, hear how the Roman Army maintained control of the province of Britannia with a network of impressive forts. Discover why the Romans build Hadrian's Wall, one of the most impressive engineering undertakings anywhere in the Roman Empire. Hold and feel the equipment of a Roman Legionary for yourselves, and hear how a centurion would have trained his Century.
Hear how Auxiliary soldiers helped defend and protect the Roman Empire, and discover how the Romans encouraged native people from other provinces to be more like them in a process called 'Romanisation'.
Archaeology
To understand the Romans, we need to know the ways in which we learn about them. Our Interpreters are Archaeology graduates with fieldwork experience, able to discuss the archaeological process for how we discover what life was like for Romano-British people.
We discuss what types of sources are available to Archaeologists, and why it is important to cross-reference material culture with written sources for a more informed view of Roman life.
We being Roman history to life with our collection of replica artefacts, many of which we have reproduced ourselves.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We work with SEN groups, and can suitably tailor our material and delivery for whatever your particular access requirements might be.
Anything else?
All of our workshops can be built around your needs as a teacher, just let us know and we will deliver!
Our Interpreters all carry enhanced DBS certificates
Our Interpreters all carry enhanced DBS certificates
Who are Days Gone By Heritage?
Who we are
· Sam and Hayden met whilst studying Viking Age history and archaeology at university, where they worked on an educational programme bringing Vikings & Saxons into local schools and led the training sessions for the university's historical combat group.
· Sam went on to gain an MA in Medieval Studies, and has worked in several museums in York where he led a team of interpreters delivering various historically immersive experiences, as well as working as an archaeologist at a significant Viking settlement.
· Hayden entered the events industry, where he has led many school workshops, guided tours, and combat tuition, and has often appeared in film & television. He writes historical stories, and also makes replica artefacts.
· Joining forces, they have over twenty years of experience as educators and a formidable depth of knowledge and passion in the field of historical education.
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