In addition to the pre-arranged lectures advertised in ' What's on in heritage' , staff are happy to give talks and guided tours to societies and groups on request. These can be tailored to suit the occasion and the audience. To make a booking, please contact whichever member of staff seems appropriate to your interests. We should prefer at least two months' notice. Emphasis on north-west England.
Roman finds An introduction to the everyday items of Roman Britain.
We are keen to work with local societies to mutual benefit. This talk outlines our expertise, resources and projects with a view to finding areas of co-operation. An introduction to the technological processes involved in Roman pottery production, including a brief outline of the main types of pottery vessels found in Roman Chester. Chester A chronological tour of the pottery vessels from Roman Chester, using examples from our collections as illustration. An introduction to Roman finds from Chester From the humblest sherd of pottery to the most magnificently carved tombstone, the finds from Roman Chester can tell us a lot about how people lived, what they ate and drank and what sort of buildings they lived and worked in.