Roman Exeter News

Spring Term 2008

2008-04-18T21:42:00.011Z

During the Spring Term Roman Exeter visited many Primary Schools across the South West.

Many schools enriched their Roman topic by:-

Designing and making colourful Shields

Bearnes Primary School Newton Abbot Devon

Winchcombe Abbey Primary School Gloucestershire

Blundells Preparatory School Tiverton Devon

Toddington Primary School Gloucestershire

Shute Primary School Axminster Devon

Seaton Primary School Devon

Ilfracombe Junior School Devon

Hyde Park Junior School

St Bonaventure's Primary School Bristol

Clyst St Mary Primary School Exeter

Expanding the Topic of Romans into other areas of the Curriculum

Puppets Jewellery and Paintings

Dance

Designing and Making Costumes

Sometimes staff also join in the fun!

Easter Activities

Roman Exeter participates in the Good Friday Passion organised by Christians Together in Exeter

The Centurion leads soldiers on the Walk of Witness as the Procession leaves Belmont

The Centurion escorts Pontius Pilate

Jesus enters Jerusalem and is sentenced

Jesus in custody on route to his Trial

Jesus faces Pilate who washes his hands of all this

Jesus is led to his flogging

Jesus takes up his cross

and carries it to his crucifixion

Jesus falls and Simon takes up the cross

The Crucifixion

Roman Banquet at Holsworthy

2008-01-15T11:48:00.000Z

In December Claudius Maximus was the star guest at Holsworthy pupils Roman banquet which was kindly hosted by the local hostelry The White Hart

Roman Exeter's Autumn Programme of Workshops

2008-01-15T10:31:00.000Z

St Michael's C of E Primary School

In Decenbe the soldiers at St Michael’s C of E School were immensely brave as they held their ground against a fierce band of Celts.

Claudius Maximus congratulates a brave soldier after the battle

Inverteign Primary School

The soldiers at Inverteign School were determined to fight the Celts outside despite the inclement weather

Bratton Fleming Primary School

A large group of pupils at Bratton Fleming School near Barnstaple displayed excellent discipline when they engaged in a battle at very close quarters

Cold Aston Primary School

Roman Exeter visited Cold Aston School in Gloucestershire in November

On a bleak battlefield in the Cotswolds in late November the Roman army displayed its characteristic discipline and courage defeating yet another group of rebellious Celts

And under the command of Claudius Maximus the triumphant army return to their fortress.

Bow Primary School

Roman Exeter visited Bow Primary in November and despite the inclement weather some great battles were fought outside.

The marauding Celts were fierce opposition for the Roman army at Bow Primary School and they put up a good fight for 3 whole days

However the discipline and the skill of the Roman soldiers eventually paid off and another uprising was quashed

Rydon Primary School

Roman Exeter visited Rydon Primary School on a cold frost day in November but in the afternoon the sun shone and the Romans stood their ground and won a resounding battle against all odds

Holsworthy Primary School

Despite the awful weather the stalwart soldiers at Holsworthy Primary School defeated the Celts in great style

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Bishops Tawton Primary School hosted a Roman workshop in November and made full use of their colourful shields in the testudo

3 day visit by Roman Exeter to Bovey Tracey Primary School

2007-11-12T19:25:00.000Z

In October Claudius Maximus spent 3 days at Bovey Tracey Primary School where the sun shone the whole time

Roman Exeter visited Hawkchurch Primary on 3rd October

2007-10-04T11:04:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus delivered a workshop to all the pupils at Hawkchurch Primary School near Axminster on Wednesday 3rd October.

Roman Exeter visits Woodford Junior School Plymouth 1st October 2007

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Claudius Maximus made his annual visit to Woodford Junior School on Monday 1st October where the pupils had made their shields over the Summer holidays. In addition they had also made javelins and daggers.

Roman Exeter visits Gotherington Area Local History Society 22nd/23rd September 2007

2007-10-03T20:02:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus from Roman Exeter was guest of honour at the 25 year jubilee of Gotherington Area Local History Society on 22nd and 23rd September. Many Roman artefacts were on display and people enjoyed the opportunity of engaging with a re-enactor legionary soldier from the 1st Century AD

You can see more photos from the day in our Gallery and all new recruits can view themselves in the Soldiers Gallery

Roman Exeter attend Open Evening at Exeter School on 11th July 2007

2007-07-13T06:47:00.000Z

Two soldiers from Roman Exeter enhanced Exeter Schools' Open Evening with their presence in both the Classics department and the Junior School

Roman Exeter visits Plymouth College Classics Dept

2007-07-03T19:13:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus delivers a workshop to Year 8 pupils

Superb discipline throughout the day was rewarded by wearing a full set of 1st century

reproduction armour

and a souvenir picture with Claudius Maximus

Claudius Maximus visits Landscove C of E Primary School 7th June 2007

2007-06-07T21:55:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus gives the Year 3 & 4 pupils at Lanscove C of E Primary School two choices:-
Accept his Roman discipline or leave the hall

Everyone chooses to stay

Learning Latin commands

Gladius: the sword

Weapons used to slow down the enemy by penetrating the foot

The Testudo (Tortoise) military tactic

The 2nd Conturburnium whilst outnumbered 3:1 by the Celts bravely stand their ground

The marauding Celts charge the Romans

The Romans demonstrate strict adherence to military discipline and attack with vigour and skill

The Celts fail in their attempt to overthrow the Romans

Every last man is killed and the Romans are once more victorious

Claudius Maximus praises the bravery of his soldiers and celebrates their victory

Claudius Maximus visits Ruishton Primary School in Taunton on 21st May 2007

2007-06-07T17:35:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus worked with Year 5 & 6 pupils at Ruishton Primary School. The weather was fine and enabled a superb outdoor battle between the Celts and the Romans

To see the whole day unfold visit our gallery page.

Lord Mayor's Charity Ball May 2007

2007-05-12T22:38:00.000Z

A glittering array of guests attended the Lord Mayor's (Councillor Norman Shiel) Charity Ball in aid of Multiple Sclerosis at Sandy Park conference centre and home of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.
Legionary soldiers from Roman Exeter provided a guard of honour and welcomed guests to this premier conference and banqueting venue.

To view images of this event please click here

Exeter Guildhall - April 2007

2007-04-27T08:01:00.000Z

Just a few photographs from the Exeter Guildhall where Roman Exeter Legionaries met The Lord Mayor and welcomed other dignitaries from the South West. Check our gallery page for more.

Claudius Maximus returns to Exeter School

2007-04-23T09:55:00.000Z

On Monday 23rd April Claudius Maximus returned to Exeter School to take students back to the time when the Roman Army was stationed in Exeter. Discipline was of paramount importance as the students found out when they all became Roman Soldiers under the strict command of Claudius Maximus.

Claudius Maximus surveying his soldiers

Learning about Roman History

Students learning about the armour and weapons of a Roman Soldier

The Celts attacking the Roman army

Claudius Maximus Judges Wargames competition in Exeter

2007-03-03T11:19:00.000Z

Claudius Maximus judging the annual Wargames Competition at Exeter University in March 2007.

Presenting the prize to the winner

At last!

2006-12-12T17:55:00.000Z

After a very busy summer we have actual soldiers representing Roman Exeter in our soldiers gallery... more to follow.

Click here to see the gallery

Exeter School visit

2006-04-25T17:53:00.000Z

A great day was had by all when Claudius Maximus visited Exeter School for a One Day Workshop. Check back again soon and we should have more photos of the day.

The Roman Soldiers remain calm as the Celts attack!

St. Boniface Church visit

2006-04-14T17:52:00.000Z

Thanks to all concerned at St. Boniface Church, Whipton, Exeter regarding the presentation on Roman involvement in your Easter Story. Our visit on Good Friday was informative and enabled us to evoke powerful images of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the audience.

We look forward to building upon this new relationship in the future.

New Image Gallery

2006-04-03T17:51:00.000Z

You might like to know that we have added an image gallery to Roman Exeter's website. If you want to take a look, simply click the Gallery option from the menu.

We will be adding new photographs regulary so check back soon for the latest developments.

Exmouth Rolle College visit

2006-03-30T17:47:00.000Z

Many thanks to all the people at Exmouth Rolle College, part of the University of Plymouth who invited Roman Exeter to transform Kevin Hooke (shown) into a Roman Legionary Soldier for the day as part of their historical timeline showing historical figures through the ages - from Cleopatra right up to the "Land Girls".

You can see more of the photos from the visit here

Welcome to Roman Exeter news

2006-03-06T12:00:00.000Z

Our new website is up and running.

Legionary Horn Player (CORNICEN) and Legionary
Solders of ISCA CONTVBERNIVM on parade

Please keep checking back for the latest developments.