Roman Domestic - Loan Box

Roman Homes Loan Box

Key Ideas:

What primary evidence do we have of the Romans in Gloucester?

What was life like in the homes of Roman Gloucester?

This box contains a rich selection of largely genuine Roman objects to take you back in time to explore life in Glevum, the world famous and important Roman colonia known today as Gloucester. The objects in this box relate to life in the home, giving pupils the opportunity to discover more about the Romans through their personal and household possessions. The objects provide evidence for the technology and craftsmanship around in the Roman world as well as the culture of those that occupied Gloucester nearly two thousand years ago.

The box also could be used in conjunction with a Victorian box to compare home life in Gloucester over a nearly two thousand year span.

All of the objects in this box can be handled by pupils. Therefore as well as providing a fantastic exploration into the Romans this box is also ideal to enthuse your class about the power of the past by getting them to literally hold it in their hands. Handling notes and information about all the objects are included in the box, along with ideas about the box can be used effectively in the classroom to support and inspire learning.

Box Content

Anphora Handle, Mortarium Fragment, Samian Sherds, The Roman House Book, Mosaic Fragments, 3 Tiles (Imbrex, Tegula and Combed Box), Face Pot, Nail, Wall Plaster Fragment, Flagon, 2 Oil Lamps, Window Glass Fragment, Information Sheets.

If this box is unavailable for the dates you require you might like to consider borrowing Roman Gloucester loans box 1 or Roman Gloucester loans box 2.

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Roman Gloucester Loan Box 1

Key Ideas:

What primary evidence do we have of the Romans in Gloucester?

What was life like in Roman Gloucester?

This box contains a rich selection of largely genuine Roman objects to take you back in time to explore life in Glevum, the world famous and important Roman colonia known today as Gloucester. The objects in this box relate to life in the home, work and at leisure, giving pupils the opportunity to discover more about Roman life through the personal and household possessions of local Romans. They provide evidence for the technology and craftsmanship around in the Roman world as well as the culture of those that occupied Gloucester nearly two thousand years ago.

Box Content

Amphora Handle, Mortarium Fragments, Spindle Whorl, Bronze Handle, Mosaic Tesserae, Strigil, Coins, 2 Oil Lamps, Toilet Seat, Face Pot, Ring Brooches, Wax Tablets, Glass Bottles, Shoes, Whetstone, Glass Fragment, Sistrum, Information Sheets.

If this box is unavailable for the dates you require you might like to consider borrowing Roman Gloucester loans box 2 or the Roman Homes box.

Roman Gloucester Loan Box 2

Key Ideas:

What primary evidence do we have of the Romans in Gloucester?

What was life like in Roman Gloucester?

This box contains a rich selection of largely genuine Roman objects to take you back in time to explore life in Glevum, the world famous and important Roman colonia known today as Gloucester. The objects in this box relate to life at home and at leisure. They provide evidence for the technology and craftsmanship around in the Roman world as well as the culture of those that occupied Gloucester nearly two thousand years ago.

Box Content

Belt Mounting, Map of Roman Britain, Spoon, Chatelaine Set, Mortarium, Stone Roof Tile, Face Pot, Mosaic Pieces, Wall Plaster Fragment, Glass Bowl Fragments, Oil Lamp, Wax Tablets & Stylus, Information Sheets.

If this box is unavailable for the dates you require you might like to consider borrowing Roman Gloucester loans box 1 or the Roman Homes box.

Roman Banquet Box

Key Ideas:

How did the Romans like to celebrate?

How have people from the past celebrated cultural and special family events?

This box contains a selection of replica objects to allow you to recreate a Roman banquet in your classroom. Celebration of religious, traditional and family events have always been important in all cultures and the Romans were no exception. Through staging a banquet in the classroom, pupils can see the similarities and differences between Roman celebrations and those in their own life. Many schools choose to use the banquet box as part of an end of term or end of topic celebration, or as part of a wider school assembly to present what has been learnt in a fun and accessible manner to parents or the rest of the school.

All of the objects in this box can be handled or worn by pupils, or used as props for a celebration . Handling notes and information about all the objects are included in the box, along with ideas about the box can be used effectively in the classroom to support and inspire learning.

Box Content

Bowls & Serving Dishes, Mortarium & Pestle, CD of Roman Music, Oil Lamp, Centerpiece Fruit Stand, 30 Tunics and Belts for Pupils, Flagon, Toga for Adult, Glass Bottle, Tunic Dress for Adult with Belt, Ivy Trimming, Information Sheets.