Vindolanda - Links

If you're hungry for more about Roman history, general history, or even specific facts and documents from the past then browse through our links page below.

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* ROMANS IN BRITAIN * -	A special programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 1st May 2003 about Romans in Britain featuring Vindolanda and presented by Melvyn Bragg. The BBC website includes a 'listen again' facility.

Databases and Directories

British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography -	For archaeology, historic buildings, maritime and industrial archaeology, environmental history, and the conservation of material culture - BIAB exists to help you find out about archaeology via the published sources.
The www Virtual Library -	A huge resource of historical information, facts and links. Well worth a look.

Research & Resources

About.com - Ancient and Classical History -	Covering many aspects of ancient history - A good page for research.
About.com - Hadrian's Wall -	The About.Com guide to Hadrian's Wall and other sites of Europe.
Atriades -	A chatroom for Classicists of any level. If you are having problems with anything Classical and would like help in solving your problem, please ask here!
The Classical Resource Centre -	The Classical Resource Centre is where students and teachers of the ancient world can come together to share their interest, pool their resources and debate the issues of the day.
Classis-Britannica.co.uk -	A web site of a loose association of Regional Archaeologists who wish to express their collective knowledge on this subject in a positive and educational way.
The Leverstock Green Chronicle -	A local history website of Leverstock Green including the Roman period.
Timeline - Ancient Rome -	Provides a chronological index of the history of Ancient Rome with extensive links to internet resources. Emphasis is placed upon the use of primary source material and new perspectives upon the roles of women in ancient time.

Archeology & History

Britannia -	A comprehensive guide to Roman history with essays on the Roman province of Britannia, from Caesar's expedition in AD 55 to the advent of the Saxons in AD 449.
Colchester Roman Society -	The Colchester Roman Society was formed in the summer of 1987, initially as the Balkerne Gate Guard. The aim of the society is to research into equipment, training and lifestyles of the Roman military and civilians during the 1st and 2nd Centuries AD.
Current Archaeology -	The gateway to the world of British archaeology. These are the home pages of Current Archaeology, Britain's leading archaeological magazine.
Hadrian's Wall Heritage Site -	A comprehensive site from the World Heritage with good links, news and research facilities.
The History Channel -	'The Best Search in History' - Online video documentaries, store, brain teasers, book reviews and much more.
History Text Archive -	A full site covering world-wide archaeological articles and e-texts.
Knowledge of London -	A virtual taxi tour of London with a wealth of fascinating history of the city.
Lex Antica -	Great site with lots of information on Ancient Rome and Greece!
Local History Magazine -	The UK's only independent national magazine for anyone with an interest in local history.
Pyrrha's Roman Pages -	An assortment of Roman topics and ideas,with everything from Roman gardening, to poetry, to Roman mosaic!
The Roman Base of Waldgirmes -	All these places were founded by the Romans about 2000 years ago and they rank among the oldest cities in Germany.
The Roman Gask Project -	A long term programme to study the Roman Frontier works on and around the Gask Ridge in Perthshire, Scotland.
The Romano-British Villa at Easton Maudit -	Achaeological site for the Easton Maudit villa.

Education

Hadrian's Wall Country -	Everything you need to know about Hadrian's Wall from the Tynedale District Council, with info on how to get there, accommodation etc.
Minimus - Primary Latin -	Minimus: Starting out in Latin is a unique course for 7-10 year olds.
The Teacher's Guide -	An indispensable reference book for teachers when planning their educational school trips.

General

Advanced Taxis -	The largest taxi firm in Hexham with saloon, estate and 6 seater vehicles as well as a female driver. Advanced Taxis also operate as "Hadrian's Wall Taxis" and run regional tours.
Book Publishing -	A forum about book publishing, allowing you to view multiple book publishing posts, and post your book publishing comments.
Castle Bookshop -	Castle Bookshop is a specialist bookseller dealing mainly in books about archaeology, local history, architecture, Wales, Celtic studies and linguistics. Our latest Roman catalogue is now on this site.
Catswhiskerstours -	Tours of Roman Britain including Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall.
The Classical World -	Their focus is on various aspects of Greek and Roman Civilisation, with good links and links to St Peter's school in York.
Common House Farm -	Five self-catering cottages sleeping 2-5 with panoramic views in peaceful location near Hadrian's Wall.
Contours Walking Holidays -	Contours walking holidays offer a wide range of guided and self-led hiking tours in Scotland, England and Wales.
Craster, Northumberland -	Beautiful photography in and around Northumberland, by professional photographer Gerald Richard Sables.
Curlew Guided Walking -	A small friendly company based in the historic county town of Lancaster, our first aim is to provide you with a holiday that samples the best walking and hiking in Britain.
Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland -	Hadrians Wall. No visit to Northumberland, Northern England would be complete without seeing The Wall' stretching for 73 miles.
haltwhistle.org -	Haltwhistle, Heart of Hadrian's Wall and Centre of Britain.
haltwhistle.org.uk -	Haltwhistle travel links, tourist information, attractions and local facilities.
Haltwhistle Walking festival -	This is a twice yearly walking festival organised by a group of keen local walkers. Haltwhistle is in the centre of wonderful and varied walking country. Walks of different lengths and grades are offered, and a number of special interest walks. One walk in Spring 2010 includes a visit to Vindolanda and a talk by Justin Blake, archeologist.
Haltwhistle Challenge 2010 -	May 8th, 2010. A 26 mile circular walk/run from Haltwhistle taking in parts of Hadrian's Wall Trail, the Pennine Way and the South Tyne Valley.
Holmhead Guest House -	A licensed guest house for non-smokers
Information Britain -	Information Britain holds all you could ever need to plan a trip to or within the British Isles.
Local History Online -	For news, resources, information, courses and nearly 1,000 local history links. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online.
Maecenas ../images of Ancient Greece and Rome -	A site dedicated just to images of the ancient world.
Marriot UK & Ireland -	Explore Northern England - with information on hotels, places to visit and sites of interest.
Montcoffer -	High quality B&B for families and couples. Disabled guests welcome. At Hexham near Hadrian's Wall.
Ninebanks Youth Hostel -	Simple accommodation in a 300 year old lead miner's cottage with a welcoming fire and coffee pot in a location away from it all.
The Old Country Chapel -	Local self-catering accommodation located in the village of Halton-Lea-Gate situated on the edge of the North Pennines on the Northumberland/Cumbria border.
The Pantheon:The Triumph of Roman concrete -	David E. Moore's 15 year research into Roman Concrete.
Roman Army Talk -	Participate in discussions at the Roman Army Talk discussion board frequented by a number of scholars, authors of Roman fiction, armorers and reenactors.
Strand Cottage -	B&B with local attractions, events and special offers.
3rd Stone -	The magazine for the new antiquarian. Past and current issues, plus news, links etc.
thenortheast -	Want to know what museums, libraries and archives in the North East of England sell online or through mail order?
Scran -	SCRAN is a searchable archive of Scotland's history and culture.
THE VEX. LEGIO VIII AUGUSTA -	Society for experimental archaeology and historical presentations.
Will4Adventure -	Will4Adventure offer guided walking holidays throughout GB including Hadrian's Wall plus an assortment of weekend adventures and courses.