Creative History

Flavia Severina

A Letter from Flavia

Flavia Severina sends her greetings to you,

Claudius Marcellus, my Lord and Husband, has graciously granted me permission to join him in Londinium, where a dispute over trading prices on our imported goods has delayed him. He has commanded me to request a safe resting place on my journey from Venta Belgarum. Reports from friends on your generous hospitality lead me to seek a safe resting place with you, avoiding the privations and perils at hostels along the road. I live in hope of your accession to my request and look forward to an exchange of news when we meet. If you are able to grant this favour Claudius Marcellus will be in your debt.

May you hail and prosper, Flavia Severina

Flavia's Visit

Dressed in a Roman-Britain high fashion, Flavia meets your pupils during a break on her journey and chats about her life. Reproduction artefacts that the children can handle enhance her stories. Children are encouraged to participate in role-play (slaves, servants and friends), which may include getting “dressed-up”. In addition to the character profile, period related craft workshops such as spinning and jewellery making are available.

Although the character is imaginary, the events, places and details of her life are based upon Roman-British archaeological finds. Tricia can either remain in role during her presentation or step back into the 21st century and discuss the research behind the character. Audiences ranging from small groups to whole key stages can be accommodated.

Topics Flavia can talk about are:

Aspects of Roman-Britain to do with health, hygiene, slavery, food, houses, family, entertainment, etiquette, travelling, communication.
Living as a Roman in Southern Britannia.
Roman names and what they mean.
The changes in the settlements as they become more civilized.
The different Roman classes.
The Boudicca revolt – from a Roman citizens point view.

Workshops

If desired, Flavia (or her historian alter-ego) can run workshops with the children in conjunction with the teachers. Workshop themes can include: Drop-Spinning, Jewellery, Weaving, Footwear, Food, Artefact Analysis, Pot Making and Clothes.

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Travelling Shop

The museum shop experience can come to you. Options include:

A shop that covers all of the primary history periods.
A stall that is tailored to the Roman Britain period.
The "step back in time shopping experience". This option involves "swapping" modern money for reproduction Roman Britain money and purchasing from a range of items typically available in those times.

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