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2,000 Years of UK History Brought To Life

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Posted by Lesley on April 28, 2009 – 10:53 am
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This May, history fans will be able to enjoy a taste of what life was like in Roman times, thanks to a series of re-enactments which will be taking place along the length of Hadrian’s Wall.

The festivities will begin on the 26th May, and will run until the 31st May. 

The event will begin with a costume ball in Maryport, followed by series of marches, and three days of living history which will be running at several different points along the wall.  On May 30th there will be a pageant taking place in Corbridge, where the reenactors will come together to celebrate and share their stories of life on the frontier.

The full calendar can be seen on LivingFrontier.com

Festivals and Heritage Events in Newcastle

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Posted by Lesley on April 28, 2009 – 10:38 am
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This year there are a number of cultural events and festivals planned in the Newcastle and Gateshead region.

The events, being promoted by the Newcastle and Gateshead Initiative, aim to highlight the wealth of cultural diversity in Tyne and Wear.

History buffs will enjoy exploring Hadrian’s Wall as part of the ‘Living The Frontier’ event taking place from the 28th-31st May, and music fans will enjoy Avison Live – an audiovisual artwork which will pay tribute to the 18th century composer Charles Avison.

The full calendar can befound on the NewcastleGateshead web site. 

There’s something for everyone, from movie and theatre buffs to sports fans and architecture lovers.