School Tours.

Roman Tours provide some of the only soldiers in Britain who work all year round, in all weathers in authentic uniform which gives us a unique perspective on the life and hardships of the soldiers 2000 years ago.

We work alongside the Grosvenor Museum in Chester adding another dimension to there excellent hands-on investigation activity sessions.

Schools find that a visit to the museum combined with a Roman Tour is an ideal way to either start a Roman Topic or reinforce the teaching that has already gone on in school.

Groups are met at an agreed place, usually the Grosvenor Museum by a Roman soldier in authentic replica armour, be he an auxiliary a legionary or a Centurion. The group is brought to attention in style similar to the modern military sergeant major.

After a brief introduction/welcome to the fortress of Deva (Chester). The recruits are given an initial insight into the life of the soldier and the rigours that he must endure in stinking, miserable, freezing cold, lousy, soaking wet Britain. All recruits now swear an oath to the Emperor.

Marching to various parts of the fort the recruits are now required to gather round the soldier as he combines the information that they know with new information and explanation of areas of interest.

The tour of duty majors on the life of the soldier here in Britain and makes good use of existing historical remains to illustrate the information given, about ships and transportation of goods and equipment the height and size of the fort, the benefits of a soldiers life.

The tour also covers why the Romans came to Britain, how they changed British society and culture at all levels i.e. sanitation, aqueducts, entertainments, and the establishment of infrastructure that we take for granted today.

Our soldiers provide an interactive and memorable experience rather than just a talk as this has proved to encourage the learning that the children receive.

Our soldiers have a considerable knowledge so the tours can be adapted to meet the needs of each group. We cater for both primary and secondary schools.