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

The www Virtual Library -	A huge resource of historical information, facts and links. Well worth a look.
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.

Research & Resources

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.
About.com - Hadrian's Wall -	The About.Com guide to Hadrian's Wall and other sites of Europe.
About.com - Ancient and Classical History -	Covering many aspects of ancient history - A good page for research.
The Leverstock Green Chronicle -	A local history website of Leverstock Green including the Roman period.
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 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.
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!

Archeology & History

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.
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 Roman Gask Project -	A long term programme to study the Roman Frontier works on and around the Gask Ridge in Perthshire, Scotland.
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.
Pyrrha's Roman Pages -	An assortment of Roman topics and ideas,with everything from Roman gardening, to poetry, to Roman mosaic!
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.
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.
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 Romano-British Villa at Easton Maudit -	Achaeological site for the Easton Maudit villa.
Knowledge of London -	A virtual taxi tour of London with a wealth of fascinating history of the city.

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

Book Publishing -	A forum about book publishing, allowing you to view multiple book publishing posts, and post your book publishing comments.
Catswhiskerstours -	Tours of Roman Britain including Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall.
thenortheast -	Want to know what museums, libraries and archives in the North East of England sell online or through mail order?
Marriot UK & Ireland -	Explore Northern England - with information on hotels, places to visit and sites of interest.
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.
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.
The Local History Press -	The UK's only independent national magazine for anyone with an interest in local history. The magazine was established in 1984 and is published six times a year, available by postal subscription only.
3rd Stone -	The magazine for the new antiquarian. Past and current issues, plus news, links etc.
The Pantheon:The Triumph of Roman concrete -	David E. Moore's 15 year research into Roman Concrete.
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.
Maecenas ../images of Ancient Greece and Rome -	A site dedicated just to images of the ancient world.
Scran -	SCRAN is a searchable archive of Scotland's history and culture.
Contours Walking Holidays -	Contours walking holidays offer a wide range of guided and self-led hiking tours in Scotland, England and Wales.
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.
THE VEX. LEGIO VIII AUGUSTA -	Society for experimental archaeology and historical presentations.
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 Online -	Haltwhistle, Heart of Hadrian's Wall and Centre of Britain.
Holmhead Guest House -	A licensed guest house for non-smokers
Craster, Northumberland -	Beautiful photography in and around Northumberland, by professional photographer Gerald Richard Sables.
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.
Montcoffer -	High quality B&B for families and couples. Disabled guests welcome. At Hexham near Hadrian's Wall.
Information Britain -	Information Britain holds all you could ever need to plan a trip to or within the British Isles.
Common House Farm -	Five self-catering cottages sleeping 2-5 with panoramic views in peaceful location near Hadrian's Wall.
Strand Cottage -	B&B with local attractions, events and special offers.
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.