Meet the Makers

Members of the Ermine Street Guard the world famous re-enactment group will be at the Roman Army Museum to show how they make the replica Roman items they wear and use for their displays.

Since its formation in 1972 the Ermine Street guard has become the leading society studying the Roman army and its equipment. The Vindolanda Trust has worked with guard for over 50 years for reenactment events and for research into the finds from the excavations including tent panels, shoes and more.

Each piece of kit is made as authentically as is practicable based on recent research. The majority of the equipment is made by Guard members to high standards of workmanship and accuracy and is continually being added to and improved as new information and finds become available. The Guard works closely with leading academics in the field to ensure the kit is correct based on current research.