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Home > Heritage > Meet a Roman soldier at Winchester City Museum

Meet a Roman soldier at Winchester City Museum

By Caroline King - February 4, 2012Posted in : Heritage, Museum

When: 17th and 18th February 2012

Where: Winchester City Museum, Winchester, Hampshire

£: Free

What is it?

Meet a Roman soldier from the Legio Secunda Augusta Roman legion and his lady at the Winchester City Museum between 17th and 18th February.  You will also be able to handle roman objects and discover more about life in Winchester during this fascinating era of history.

More info: The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; for more information call 01962 863 064 or visit www.winchester.gov.uk.

Tagged With: Family events, Free events, Hampshire events, Meet a Roman Soldier, South East, Winchester City Museum

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