Roman Soldier and Citizen
Paul Thompson
- Organisation:
- Guarderobe
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 plus travel
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 11th February 2026
- Tagged:
- Roman Army | Roman Britain | Roman | Archaeology
Soldier and Citizen covers the equipment and life of a 1st century AD auxiliary soldier in the COH I BRITANNORVUM and his equivalent in the Roman Legions. This talk uses replica Roman military kit and is delivered in costume. No slide projector, screen or stand required. If time allows, we can also briefly cover three necessary soldier’s trades (bone working, armour manufacture [fabricari] and shoe making [svtor]). Participants are granted citizenship after their 25 years service.
Views: 8 | Enquiries: 0About Paul Thompson
Guarderobe offer professional Historical talks in costume with (sometimes original) replica objects from prehistory, Early Roman, Late Roman, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Anglo Saxon, Vikings, Normans, early Medieval, 15th century, Tudors, The Gun Powder Treason, English Civil War, Victorian Surgeon, Victorian Life, WW1 In the Trenches, WW1 Home Front, and several WW2 topics including RAF, Army (Early War, D-Day, Far East) and Civil Defence. We do not use slides but do need some tables and an audience.
We are both archaeologists and have worked in museums and in the field for many years so bring much experience, knowledge and some humour to topics. We have been giving talks for over 30 years in the Midlands.
Send a message to the speaker
If you are interested in this talk and wish to contact the speaker, please complete the following form: