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Submitted by coldrum on Tuesday, 20 March 2007  Page Views: 24090

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Roman vs Celts, The Battle for Ancient Britain - Which Side Would You Take? Come and watch the battle unfold at Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre. Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre hosts a Roman vs Celts re-enactment on Easter Monday, 9th April. Brittannia re-enactors return to take us back to Roman occupation of Britain when the Romans went head to head with British Queen Boudicca Iceni warriors. Its not just about warfare though, you can explore the Roman encampment and see how the Roman warriors prepared themselves for battle and the long march to conquer Europe.

Activities run from 11am-3pm. Craft activities for children include Roman jewellery making and children will also be able to try on Roman and Celt costumes. Families can also: watch the preparation for battle, sharpening swords, shining weapons and donning armour; Explore the encampment see how people cooked on the move and celebrate the victory.

Battles will be taking place twice on the day and viewing numbers are restricted for safety reasons. Visitors have the chance to cheer for the gold home team of Durobrivae (Peterborough) or for the red outsiders team from Londinium (London).

Britannia have appeared in numerous television programmes includingRidley Scotts Gladiator with Russell Crowe, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, First Knight, Boudicca and the TV documentary Celebrity Gladiators.

Special Event admission charges will apply on the day. Adults £6.00,Children/Students £4.75, Family Ticket £16.75, and Senior Citizens/Disabled visitors £5.50.

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Re: Roman vs Celt by Sunny100 on Friday, 07 October 2011
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I was Caractacus and got handed over to the Romans by Queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes. That was the end for me !
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Re: Roman vs Celt by Anonymous on Tuesday, 08 September 2009
To the lady above, sorry to hear you were slain. I too, have a past life memory as a Native Briton during the Roman occupation, who also married (or co-habited, whatever) and we too, were slain. However, despite that, I would still side with Boudicca, because she was only trying to take back what rightfully belonged to her people, their land and freedom, and she knew she wasn't going to get it without putting up one heck of a fight! She actually was Romanized herself, so that the Romans would actually leave her and hers alone, until some selfish and rather brutal Roman soldiers beat the snot out of her, then callously raped her young teenaged daughters! Well, needless to say, enough was enough, and the rest is history.
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Re: Roman vs Celt by Arjessa on Sunday, 25 March 2007
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Which side indeed? I would love to be there to see this re-enactment.

I have a Past Life Memory of being a Native Briton (Dobunni) who fought against the Romans, then married one, thus becoming Romanised - But I wouldn't side with Boudicca - It was at her Iceni's hands that we were both slain!!

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