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Archeon - Roman Days
Monday 12
August 2002 |
Again
the Roman Week at ARCHEON. Like last year, the guests were
the Legio II Augusta , as well as the Colchester Society
from the UK. It was good to see a few familiar faces, but
some had their day off, unfortunately. As I was actually
already on holiday and went back for this, I was limited
to the monday. I had my Late Roman kit with me, just for
a first outing so to speak, and for a few 'period'
pictures in the grounds of the park (which raised a few
eyebrows).
The weather was fine, overcast in the morning but a
little sun in the afternoon. The pictures are a bit hazy,
due to the mishap that I had a 400ASA film, but camera
settings at 200ASA. Considering, they're not that bad...
Marching through the camp. |
Dark reflections... |
The 'Spanish' auxilary (of the Vardulli). |
Here comes a nobleman.. |
His Majesty the Emperor is ready to judge
events. |
Let's orate...about Greeks, barbarians,
etc.. |
Into the arena. |
Led by our local Centurion.. |
.. Legio II Augusta marches past the
expectant crowds.. |
..and takes up position. |
Auxilaries at the back.. |
..while the Legionaries march round a
bit. |
A neat row of Rome's finest. |
Signifers and auxilaries line up for the
official part. |
The 'sub' reads the oath.. |
..the miles repeats it for the rest of
the unit. |
Time for some serious sword-practise! |
The public have seen it before and know
what's coming.. |
..well, some of them at least! |
Discussing a good day in the Spanish
Cohort.. |
.. and in the Legion. |
Splendid-looking officer. |
Actually, he's a very cheerful guy.. |
..who can be a good laugh as well.
Centurion meets Bucellarius. |
Me in my kit in front of the Nehallennia
Temple. |
4th century guardsman. |
Scaring the Iron Age locals! |
New Archeon wildlife - a peacock! |
Looking great: the Baths. |
Afternoon, and the troops are at it it
again. |
The final salute to the grateful crowds.. |
..and footprints are all that's left. |
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