07-17-2012, 03:48 PM
(Many thanks to the OP for linking to that radio show. I completely missed it so very much appreciated.)
They also have a Roman waggon and a cavalryman fleeing enemy archers(?) which are both pretty cool. I'm a Friend of Vindolanda so get free entry to both Vindolanda and RAM - well worth it imho.
It's unfortunate that neither site allows photography - they have the only display I can think of of all three armour types together, and in a tactile display to boot! (Er, at least, I hope it was meant to be tactile...) The leatherwork is also fantatic, as is the chamfron which deservedly has pride of place.
Anyway, hope you have a great day Semisalis Abruna!
Quote:(Carvoran.) And an excellent 3D filmshow and "legionary organization" wall-projection. It's the Roman Army Museum, after all. And the stuffed auxiliary wears melon beads. Love it! Photography allowed.The film annoys me slightly as it does buy into the whole 'Northumberland is a frozen wasteland' meme that is very popular with southerners but irritating to a native of the area. However it is well produced and presents some excellent virtual reconstructions.
They also have a Roman waggon and a cavalryman fleeing enemy archers(?) which are both pretty cool. I'm a Friend of Vindolanda so get free entry to both Vindolanda and RAM - well worth it imho.
It's unfortunate that neither site allows photography - they have the only display I can think of of all three armour types together, and in a tactile display to boot! (Er, at least, I hope it was meant to be tactile...) The leatherwork is also fantatic, as is the chamfron which deservedly has pride of place.
Quote:Meh, I prefer the other museums. Peter Connolly's saddle no longer on display. Photography strictly forbidden. :xFair point - I was assessing it on the basis of accessibility to the general public, as a specifically-constructed display rather than on the exhibits displayed. (I'm sorry I missed the saddle!) Tullie House is an excellent museum/gallery overall, certainly better than the gloomy chaos of the GNM.
Quote:I have to say that Robert missed out Chesters museum that has the best collection of artifacts on Hadrian's WallYeah, Chesters was a complete oversight on my part... It's impressive that they have so much stuff there (including a good range of small finds now) but it is certainly the most old fashioned of the museums. Lots of inscriptions, but not much context. Worth a visit for the bath house and sunken strongroom as well though (the bath house is the one reproduced at Wallsend).
Anyway, hope you have a great day Semisalis Abruna!
