Living on the Edge of Empire

The Objects and People of Hadrian's Wall

Author: Rob Collins

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Artefacts are used to understand the lives of people living in the frontier communities of Hadrian's Wall. The first time objects from collections across the Wall have been combined in one volume. Heavily-illustrated with extended captions.

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Dr Rob Collins and the curators of the remarkable collections from Hadrian's Wall present a striking new contribution to understanding the archaeology of a Roman frontier. This highly-illustrated volume showcases the artefacts recovered from archaeological investigations along Hadrian's Wall in order to examine the daily lives of those living along the Northern Frontier of the Roman Empire. Presented by theme, no other book offers such a diverse and thorough range of the rich material culture of the Wall. The accompanying text provides an ethnographic perspective, guiding us through the everyday lives of the people of frontier communities, from the Commanding Officer to the local farmer. This holistic view allows us an insight into the homes and communities, how people dressed, what they ate and drank, their religions and beliefs, domestic and military forms of security, and how they conducted their business and pleasure. AUTHORS: Dr Rob Collins is a Lecturer in Archaeology at Newcastle University. Barbara Birley is Curator for Roman Vindolanda Site & Museum and the Roman Army Museum. Alexandra Croom is Keeper of Archaeology at Arbeia Roman Fort and Segedunum Roman Fort. Jane Laskey is the Museum Manager of Senhouse Roman Museum. Dr Frances McIntosh is Curator of Hadrian's Wall and the North East for English Heritage. Tim Padley is a retired Curator of Archaeology of Tulllie House Museum & Art Gallery. Andrew Parkin is Keeper of Archaeology at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Elsa Price crates the archaeology collection at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.

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Dr Rob Collins is a Lecturer in Archaeology at Newcastle University.Barbara Birley is Curator for Roman Vindolanda Site & Museum and the Roman Army Museum.Alexandra Croom is Keeper of Archaeology at Arbeia Roman Fort and Segedunum Roman Fort.Jane Laskey is the Museum Manager of Senhouse Roman Museum.Dr Frances McIntosh is Curator of Hadrian's Wall and the North East for English Heritage.Tim Padley is a retired Curator of Archaeology of Tulllie House Museum & Art Gallery.Andrew Parkin is Keeper of Archaeology at the Great North Museum: Hancock.Elsa Price crates the archaeology collection at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.