‘Middlewich Roman Festival rivals anything Chester can offer’ says local MP
Middlewich held its Roman Festival last weekend when a huge variety of activities and entertainment based around the town’s Roman heritage were on display. The event took place on Harbutt’s Field which is the very site of the Roman fort at Middlewich. After a Civic Parade through the town led by Middlewich MP Fiona Bruce and Town Mayor Sonia Edwards, escorted by the Roman Soldiers of the Ermine Street Guard, events on the field included a display by Raphael Falconry, Roman cookery lessons, a potter and displays of working Roman tools as well as a ‘Virtual Dig’. Highlights of the weekend included Chariot racing and the authentic re-enactment of Roman soldiers fighting tactics and exercises by the internationally renowned Ermine Street Guard.
Fiona Bruce MP said
“The whole Middlewich Roman Festival weekend was outstanding. Visitors came from as far afield as London and were not disappointed. There was something for all ages – in terms of heritage interest and activities. The battle re-enactments by the Ermine Street Guard and the displays by Raphael Falconry were captivating. Middlewich Town Council can be rightly enormously proud of this family event – particularly since it was entirely free to all and yet was provided making the most of a very limited budget. In terms of a Roman heritage event this Festival rivalled anything I have seen in the North West, indeed, in the country. It made me very proud to be MP for Middlewich.”
