Private tour in Newcastle-on-Tyne Peter C
up to 4 people
8 hours
Private transportation
1
Peter C.
I'm friendly, engaging, well traveled and broad minded. I'm a retired teacher with many years in...
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This tour focuses on the life of the Roman Empire's most Northerly frontier. The Romans were here for nearly 400 years and a great deal changed in that time. We will explore some of these changes and answer questions such as why the Wall was built here in the first place? How was it built and who by? Who manned it and where did they come from? What happened here and why in the end did it all collapse? Then there is the magnificent scenery. The Romans utilized the ridge of the Whin Sill for large portions of their Wall and consequently the views are spectacular. Also the geography of this area is largely unchanged, which means this is how a Roman soldier would've seen this landscape 2000 years ago. I've lived here for over 40 years and this area is steeped in history. Having been a history teacher I've studied it in depth and I know how to bring it to life for you. Most of all I would really enjoy guiding you round it.
•Meeting in Newcastle •Trip to Hadrian's Wall •Visit the complex structure with a comprehensive understanding of how it all worked. This is not just a study of masonry. •Visit of other less well know places nearby •We will visit the Roman Army Museum with it's award winning 3D film and excellent explanation of how the roman army worked. • visit the roman fort and village at Vindolanda. This is a world famous archaeological site and there is so much in the ground here that they may well find something right in front of you that no one has seen for 2000 years. • If time permits we could also visit Housesteads which has been described as 'one of the best preserved roman forts in Europe'. •Return to Newcastle. Note: The tour is mostly by car but there is inevitably some walking involved. Also there are many other roman sites in the area and if there is somewhere you particularly want to visit I will change the itinerary to suit you. My tour and group size can be customized to your desires and needs.
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By car, a Suzuki Vitara
Hexham, England, NE46 United Kingdom
Hexham either a hotel or the train station is the ideal location to start.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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