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Roman
Tour
09.00 St Sampson’s Square - A - £3, Con - £2,
K - £1
Guided Tour. See the historic sites of York through the eyes of
a Roman Soldier.
Call or email to book places. 01904 628343 or tours@yorkromanfestival.org
Muster
& March
11.00 Museum Gardens - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
The Roman Army comprised all the assembled Legions will muster in
Museum Gardens and begin a city-wide parade via Bootham Bar to the
Minster.
Salute
- Constantine The Great
11.20 Statue of Constantine - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
A ceremony to honour Emperor Constantine The Great who was proclaimed
here in York on 25th July 306.
March
11.30 City wide - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
The Roman army continue their march via Stonegate and Davygate ending
in St. Sampson’s Square.
Constantine
11.40 St Sampson’s Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Soldiers arrive in the Arena and declare Constantine as Emperor.
Civic
Inspection
11.50 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Lord Mayor of York greets Constantine and inspects the Army.
Festival
Opening Speeches
12.00 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Dancers
& Musicians
12.10 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Dancers and musicians entertain the Emperor and the army
Children’s
Roman Battle Drill
12.30 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (For Children)
A great opportunity for mini Romans to join the army learn the art
of war with Deva Victrix and march on the barbarians in Coppergate
to do battle
Children’s
Barbarian Battle Drill
12.40 Coppergate FREE - (For Children)
A chance for mini barbarians to learn the art of defence and attack
with the Germanic Barbarians
Roman
Arms & Weapons
13.00 St Sampson’s Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Soldiers training, drilling and talking about life as a Roman Legionary.
Roman
Tour
13.00 St Sampson’s Square A - £3, Con - £2,
K - £1
Guided Tour. See the historic sites of York through the eyes of
a Roman Soldier.
Call or email to book places. 01904 628343 or tours@yorkromanfestival.org
Romans
v Barbarians (1st of 3)
13.10 Coppergate - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
The 2 armies of children meet and battle for glory
Dancers
& Musicians
13.30 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (For Children)
Dancers and musicians entertain the Emperor and the army
Roman
Military Tactics
13.30 Museum Gardens - (Ideal for all the family)
Display by Legio XIV on Roman military tactics
Children
arrive back in Arena
13.50 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (For Children)
The Roman children’s Army return
Gladiators
14.00 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Members of Collegium Gladitorium from Hungary display the training
and fighting that’s made them famous throughout Europe
Barbarian
Military Tactics
14.30 Museum Gardens -(Ideal for all the family)
Display by Germanic Barbarians on military tactics
Dancers
& Musicians
14.40 Coppergate - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Dancers and musicians entertain the crowds in Coppergate
Children’s
Roman Battle Drill
14.50 St Sampson's Square - FREE -(For Children)
Another great opportunity for mini Romans to learn the art of war
with Deva Victirx
Children’s
Viking Battle Drill
15.00 Coppergate - FREE - (For Children)
A chance for mini barbarians to learn the art of defence and attack
with the Germanic Barbarians
Roman
Arms & Weapons
15.20 St Sampson’s Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Soldiers training, drilling and talking about life as a Roman Legionary.
Romans
vs Barbarians (2nd of 3)
15.30 Coppergate - FREE - (For Children)
The 2 armies of children meet and battle for glory
Roman
Military Tactics
15.30 Museum Gardens - (Ideal for all the family)
Display by Legio XIV on Roman military tactics
Children
arrive back in Arena
16.10 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
The Roman children’s Army return
Gladiators
16.20 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Members of Collegium Gladitorium from Hungary display the training
and fighting that’s made them famous throughout Europe
Barbarian
Military Tactics
16.30 Museum Gardens - (Ideal for all the family)
Display by Germanic Barbarians on military tactics
Constantine
Declares
17.10 St Sampson's Square - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
First day of Games over
Romans
vs Germanic Barbarians
17.30 Museum Gardens - FREE - (Ideal for all the family)
Recreation of a battle between soldiers from the various groups
and the barbarian horde
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