If you like digging around in the ground or have a keen interest in dinosaurs, then you should make your way to Newport Roman Villa on 14th July to take part in a “Finds Roadshow.”
Between 10am to 4pm as part of National Archaeology Week, the Villa will be hosting a free fun packed event. You’ll have a chance to meet and chat to experts from the worlds of archaeology, history and dinosaur studies who’ll be able to answer questions about not only the Island but also Britain’s past.
So what’s on offer? Well, how about identification of your archaeological finds by Finds Liaison Officer of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, Frank Basford. Take the chance to meet a curator from the British Museum (Barry Ager, Curator of Continental and Early Medieval and Viking Collections) and tap into his knowledge of all things ancient.
Kids can get involved by making a miniature Roman inspired garden to take home; listening to Roman stories with accompanying artefacts to handle; exploring the Roman style kitchen as well as finding out more about food and cooking and hands on activities such as making a mosaic, weaving a blanket or constructing a replica Roman pot.
Sounds really interesting for all ages and with so much to do, should be a great day out. [image courtesy of the Finds website]
