Roman Toys & Games with Marcus the Medicus

Come and discover the toys that Roman children played with, in the company of the famous Marcus the Medicus.

Marcus will introduce you to the world of Roman toys and games, not just those played by children, but by off duty soldiers stuck at the frontier!

Did you know it is most likely that Board Games arrived in Britain with the Romans? Most available ‘Ancient’ games are based upon finds of boards and pieces – The rules are ‘Modern’ best guesses as to how these games might have been played as unfortunately Romans did not leave us the rulebooks!

Marcus will be in the museum all day ready to show you the ropes!

Free with entry to the museum. Booking recommended

Marcus will also be at our Roman Funday on 14th June.

Marcus is a retired GP and emergency medicine clinician, who now uses his experience to bring historical medicine and social life alive for all audiences through historical re-enactment. He has worked all over Roman Britain, but also travels forward in time to look at Pictish and medieval life.

You may also like the following events from The Trimontium Trust & Museum:

• Next month, 12th June, 07:30 pm, June Trimontium Talk: Hillforts, Settlements and Ancient Geography in Melrose
• Next month, 14th June, 11:00 am, Trimontium Roman Fun Day at Abbey House in Melrose
• This July, 10th July, 07:30 pm, July Trimontium Talk: The Hillforts of Wessex in Melrose

Also check out other Kids events & activities in Melrose.