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Home > Archives for Hadrian’s Wall

Archives for Hadrian’s Wall

Chesters Roman Fort (Photo: English Heritage)

Roman finds and artefact exploring at Hadrian’s Wall

Head along to Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 26th January 2013 and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers…

Roman Finds at Corbridge Roman Town (Photo: English Heritage)

Roman Finds and Artefact Exploring near Hadrian’s Wall

Head along to Corbridge Roman Town near Hadrian’s Wall and handle some real Roman artefacts with their curator and volunteers on 19th January 2013…

St George’s Day events, photo courtesy of English Heritage

Celebrate St. George’s Day with a dragon family fun trail

St. George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons at Chesters Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall on 21st and 22nd April 2012…

Meet King Arthur's warriors

When: 30th & 31st May 2010, 11am – 4pm Where: Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland £: 5.50 (concessions 5, children 3).  English Heritage members free. What is it? 2010 is the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman rule.  The end of the protection of Rome gave raise to the start of the Dark […]

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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