Manchester Histories Festival at Manchester Museum

Roman & Dark Age Manchester, Showcase Seminar Talk Sat 22 March, 11am-2pm Drop in, free. This illustrated talk about the Roman origins of the pre-industrial settlement of Manchester explores the fascinating history and archaeology of the city. The story of the Roman fort with its changing garrisons and soldiers recruited from different parts of the Empire will be told, drawing on the rich evidence revealed by excavations. The site of the Roman fort of Manchester, though badly disturbed by development during the Industrial Revolution, was excavated by the Edwardians. More recently the civilian settlement was excavated by the late Prof Barri Jones of the University of Manchester. Later the focus of the settlement shifted away from the fort site. The speaker, Andrew Fear, from the University of Manchester’s Classics and Ancient History Department will explore the little-known story of Manchester after the Romans left Britain. As part of the Manchester Histories Festival. Roman Object Handling Sat 22 March, 12-1pm Drop in, free Come along and see some objects from the museum’s collection related to Roman Manchester. As part of the Manchester Histories Festival. Family, drop-in, free Exploring African Medicinal and Religious Objects in Manchester Museum Sat 22 March, 2-3pm Drop-in, free This object-orientated lecture will explore African medicinal and religious artefacts held in the collections of Manchester Museum. Speakers will highlight some important objects from the museum's collection and critically examine the role of collectors donating African medico-religious artefacts over the years. As part of the Manchester Histories Festival.

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