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Living History Crafts and Archaeology

Discover Roman crafts in action with Alex and Paul from Guarderobe.

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  • Free event (admission applies)

This Festival of Archaeology meet Alex and Paul from Guarderobe, who share a lifelong love of archaeology and Roman history. As historical interpreters, they bring the past to life through hands-on demonstrations of Roman crafts, showing the tools, skills, and techniques used nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s a friendly and fascinating way to discover the craftsmanship behind everyday life in Roman Britain.

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