Friday, 17 April 2009
Grown Ups Playing Soldiers on Hadrian’s Wall
Grown Ups Playing Soldiers on Hadrian’s Wall
For those of you undertaking a Hadrian's Wall walking holiday in late May – you are quite likely to run into Romans, Border Reivers, Vikings, Civil War troopers and modern soldiers.
There appear to be any number of those strange “re-enactment groups” involved, dressing up as solders and fighting each other , or just defending their fortifications. Between 26 and 30th May There will l be soldiers everywhere. It starts with the Living History Pageant in Corbridge, behind one our favourite pubs, the Dyvels Hotel.
Living Frontier promise “The pageant will incorporate Roman chariots, equestrian displays, Viking Long Boats and much more.” Which I have to admit might be fun, especially if you have children.
Other highlights include the repopulation of Birdoswald Roman Fort, and at Vindolanda:
“Comitatus present a full living history interpretations from within an authentic tented encampment based on the craft skills of the legionaries and their families. Rather than 'battle re-enactment', their field displays show authentic training based on manuals of the period, complete with Latin drill, missile competition, sharp weapons demonstration, combat sparring and, whenever possible, an opportunity for young members of the public to experience things first-hand. Comitatus are dedicated enthusiasts who enjoy what they do and have a reputation for passing on this passion to the public.”
There are also event at Houseteads, Chesters , Carlisle Castle, and Maryport. Have at look at http://www.livingfrontier.com/
For those of you undertaking a Hadrian's Wall walking holiday in late May – you are quite likely to run into Romans, Border Reivers, Vikings, Civil War troopers and modern soldiers.
There appear to be any number of those strange “re-enactment groups” involved, dressing up as solders and fighting each other , or just defending their fortifications. Between 26 and 30th May There will l be soldiers everywhere. It starts with the Living History Pageant in Corbridge, behind one our favourite pubs, the Dyvels Hotel.
Living Frontier promise “The pageant will incorporate Roman chariots, equestrian displays, Viking Long Boats and much more.” Which I have to admit might be fun, especially if you have children.
Other highlights include the repopulation of Birdoswald Roman Fort, and at Vindolanda:
“Comitatus present a full living history interpretations from within an authentic tented encampment based on the craft skills of the legionaries and their families. Rather than 'battle re-enactment', their field displays show authentic training based on manuals of the period, complete with Latin drill, missile competition, sharp weapons demonstration, combat sparring and, whenever possible, an opportunity for young members of the public to experience things first-hand. Comitatus are dedicated enthusiasts who enjoy what they do and have a reputation for passing on this passion to the public.”
There are also event at Houseteads, Chesters , Carlisle Castle, and Maryport. Have at look at http://www.livingfrontier.com/
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