Romans and Britons 'trading'

Romans and Britons 'trading'
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Display at Once Brewed tourist centre. The women are trading with the soldier. Did you know the Celts had mascara? There is also a wine merchant who has over-sampled his wares.

The invasion!

The invasion!
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Off to walk the Wall.

Dover to Nottingham: UR DOIN IT WRONG

Dover to Nottingham: UR DOIN IT WRONG
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Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall - as seen in 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves' en route from Dover to Nottingham. Obviously route not well-signed.

You are now entering the North

You are now entering the North
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Milecastle 37, where the arch indicates that the Wall originally stood 15' high. Picked up a copy of 'The Eagle of the Ninth' in charity shop this morning but cannot place location of Marcus and Esca's return - around here somewhere, given geography!

Roman Banquet!

Roman Banquet!
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Roman banquet at the Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle: dormouse-shaped bread wit peppercorn eyes, fried fish, insicia, plenty of rich sauces. Tony v alarmed by Haltwhistle Informational Network, represented by a lady in pink / toga on the table next to ours, who knew all about his pontifications up on the Wall this afternoon. THE HILLS HAVE EYES.

The Volunteer

The Volunteer
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Nils as legionary. Nils with *sharp things*. Yes, I'm jealous.