Friends of Segedunum talk
Segedunum Fort – How the fort was rediscovered during the 1970’s-1990’s
Dates
Saturday 12 September
Visitor Information
Event begins:
11am
Cost:
Free to members | £3 for non-members | Light refreshment included | No booking required
About
As part of our programme celebrating Segedunum’s 1900th anniversary in 2026, join us for an insightful talk from Bill Griffiths, Head of Programmes and Collections at North East Museums.
Bill brings decades of experience in museums, heritage and cultural programming, his work has included major projects connected to Hadrian’s Wall and Segedunum, giving him a unique perspective on how the Roman fort’s history is interpreted and shared with modern audiences.
Wallsend fort disappeared below a rapidly expanding urban Tyneside in the latter half of the nineteenth century, to gradually re emerge 100 years later as archaeologists discovered the site was far better preserved than they had dared hope. This talk will explore aspects of that rediscovery, leading up to the moment when Segedunum Roman fort and museum opened its door to the public in 2000, allowing people to explore aspects of a fort once feared lost!
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Segedunum Fort – How the present museum has changed over the years
Geoff Woodward - Museum Manager
