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Britain, Hadrian, Museums, Roman army, Roman bridges and aqueducts

Middlewich Roman trail

I visit the town of Middlewich in Cheshire quite often, and I’ve seen some of the signposts and information boards … Continue reading Middlewich Roman trail

Visiting 123 Roman sites in Britain
Amphitheatres, Britain, Classical Civilisation, Hadrian, Latin, Museums, Roman army, Temples

Visiting 123 Roman sites in Britain

A while ago I made a list of Roman sites I’d already visited in Britain, and a list (using the … Continue reading Visiting 123 Roman sites in Britain

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Keener’s Easter Crossword April 2020

  Across Down 9. Metal for hen I found in drink (7) 1. Greek hero in spores test (7) 10. … Continue reading Keener’s Easter Crossword April 2020

Herodotus

GCSE Greek rap (Herodotus)

Inspired by the rapping skills of one of my Year 11 Greek class, I wrote a rap based on part … Continue reading GCSE Greek rap (Herodotus)

Classical Civilisation, Hadrian, Roman army

Hadrian’s Wall – a virtual journey

In 2015, I walked along Hadrian’s Wall (east to west – I know, before you comment, not everyone thinks that’s … Continue reading Hadrian’s Wall – a virtual journey

Interactive map of my European Sabbatical
Amphitheatres, Bulgaria, Classical Civilisation, Diocletian, Germany, Greece, Minoans, Museums, Orpheus, Ovid, Portugal, Roman army, Roman bridges and aqueducts, Romania, Sabbatical 2017, Spain, Temples, Theatres

Interactive map of my European Sabbatical

I have created a clickable map of the Roman and Greek sites and cities I visited in 2017 on my … Continue reading Interactive map of my European Sabbatical

Amphitheatres, Classical Civilisation, Museums, Roman army, Temples

Roman sites in London

I had a spare few hours on a hot late-May afternoon in central London. This is what I did. First, … Continue reading Roman sites in London

Classical Civilisation, Greece, Greek mythology, Museums, Temples, Theatres

BGS Trip to Greece 2017

In October 2017, Bristol Grammar School took a group of 17 students and 2 staff to Greece. It was a … Continue reading BGS Trip to Greece 2017

Classical Civilisation, Greece, Greek mythology, Hadrian, Homer, Latin, Minoans, Odyssey, Ovid, Roman army, Temples, Theatres

In Our Time: Classics podcasts

Last update: 28 March 2022 I thought I would make a list of Radio 4 In Our Time podcasts which … Continue reading In Our Time: Classics podcasts

Classical Civilisation, Latin, Museums

Chedworth – snails and soapwort in the rain, nice dry mosaics!

I took my family to see Chedworth Roman Villa this weekend – on the way back home from Giffords Circus … Continue reading Chedworth – snails and soapwort in the rain, nice dry mosaics!

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