ClassicsFest 2026 | Satellite Lectures | Food and Drink on Hadrian’s Wall
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Tuesday 12th May | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE

Tuesday 12th May | 6pm
Food and Drink on Hadrian’s Wall
With Alexandra Croom FSA, Senior Keeper of Archaeology & Curator of Arbeia Roman Fort
Discover what Roman soldiers ate and drank along Hadrian’s Wall. This talk explores the available foods, where supplies came from, and the vessels used to store, cook and serve meals, offering insight into daily life on the empire’s northern frontier.
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
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