Classics in the North East: From the Penshaw Monument to Hadrian's Wall

“Temples and fish markets, poetry and paintings, theatres, museums and schools: the North East is the country’s leading regional centre for Classics.” Edith Hall invites you take a tour of classical inspiration around the North East and discover why it is such a brilliant time to study Classics in the North East of England.
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With thanks to:
The National Trust, English Heritage, Great North Museum, Lit & Phil, Northern Stage and Pilot Theatre.
Based on research for A People's History of Classics (2020) by Edith Hall and Henry Stead.