Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society continue the Autumn/Winter Series of illustrated talks with…  

An Illustrated talk by

Mr Oliver Blackmore

Of Newport Museum and Art Gallery

On Wednesday 5th February 2025

at Crosskeys RFC

Doors open at 7.00pm ready for a 7.30pm start.

For those interested to learn how we know so much about Roman history in this corner of south east Wales, then this illustrated presentation will show how the Edwardian excavations of Roman Caerwent (Venta Silurum), between 1899 and 1913, helped us understand more about the Roman way of life and their relationship with local tribe – the Silures.

Oliver Blackmore (Collections and Engagement Officer) will describe the background story to the dig, the characters involved and the nationally important finds on display and in store at Newport Museum and Art Gallery.

Maybe Oliver will answer the age-old question – what did the Romans ever do for us?

Entry to the talk is FREE to CTS members or £3.00 to non-members (you can become a member of CTS for £10 on the night if you wish)

Drinks available at the Bar ~

A raffle will be held on the night (donations of prizes to the raffle are very welcome)

All proceeds go towards the work of Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society

It would be useful if you could help spread the news of the talk – download the following poster, send it to friends, print it out, display in work – every little helps.