08-09-2011, 06:34 PM
Hi Ross,
Sentries: that means extra staff. When they built the turris at turris at Fort Vechten
, the original plan was for the Roman re-enactment groups to provide one member who was to ‘guard’ the stairs, handing out leaflets to all visitors about the maximum number of visitors and other safety issues. We flatly refused, as this meant that we were made responsible for the safety of these visitors. In fact, a sign will do the trick as well (Be warned! Enter at your own peril!), although insurance agencies may have other thoughts about that.
Finance: although attractive, this is not by a long run going to generate enough income. You want to cater for the masses, and training weekends/private dinners will perhaps gain you a few dozen at best.
Modern demands: indeed, this can be done. If you can hide this well enough and still manage not to spoil the site, it’s indeed a good plan.
Hi Moi,
Quote:Good to hear some solutions.
Access to walls/high places: A sentry at the top of the wall, a legionary polishing his gear (near the stairs), a pair of labourers 'taking a break' (near the stairs), etc.
finance: This is a major issue for every new tourist attraction. However, the size and nature of the venue means that it may be able to offer some more novel attractions, such as private/semi-private evening dinners/events or a weekend "legionary training" camp once it is established. I admit to being uncertain as to what can be done during the first year or so when it is mostly a fence or two and a big hole in the ground, however. Perhaps a tent camp?
modern demands: A carpark can be hidden behind a berm or palisade, with a smattering of pseudo-roman food stands selling things like sausages on rolled bread, mock beer/real beer, or even that ticklish beverage from across the "Pep Sea".
Sentries: that means extra staff. When they built the turris at turris at Fort Vechten
, the original plan was for the Roman re-enactment groups to provide one member who was to ‘guard’ the stairs, handing out leaflets to all visitors about the maximum number of visitors and other safety issues. We flatly refused, as this meant that we were made responsible for the safety of these visitors. In fact, a sign will do the trick as well (Be warned! Enter at your own peril!), although insurance agencies may have other thoughts about that.
Finance: although attractive, this is not by a long run going to generate enough income. You want to cater for the masses, and training weekends/private dinners will perhaps gain you a few dozen at best.
Modern demands: indeed, this can be done. If you can hide this well enough and still manage not to spoil the site, it’s indeed a good plan.
Hi Moi,
Quote:Arbeia, in it's limited way, seems to manage quite well and now wins awards for the Council for tourism etc so generates more funding.Any idea whether the place is at least breaking even? I mean, Xanten would be a very good example, but that’s completely funded by the German government. Archeon seems to be doing OK, but that’s only because they went the way of commercial solutions, as described below.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
