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3 at Warkworth Church of England First School, Northumberland,
ended their Roman topic with a feast in honour of the Emperor
Hadrian's visit to the site of The Wall, which took place in
approximately AD 122. |
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The
children wrote invitations and made laurel wreaths and brooches
to wear for the occasion. |
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Some
of them made Roman style sweetmeats from dates and almonds and
they all tasted Roman delicacies including olives and spiced
honey cake. The whole class dressed in Roman style costumes for
the afternoon. There were gracious ladies and their slaves, soldiers
and merchants.
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A
libation was offered to the water god Oceanus as the feasting
began.
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The
meal was eaten at low tables with the guests all reclining
on cushions. A wonderful time was had by everyone!
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