Nine retro views from Arbeia as it gets ready to hold sleepover events

Sleepover events are on the way at Arbeia and so are all sorts of fascinating attractions.

The Shields Gazette reported this week that, as well as museum sleepover nights, there was plenty more to come at the Roman Fort which stood guard at the entrance to the River Tyne and was a key military supply base to other forts along Hadrian’s Wall.

There will be stories of the period brought to life through events and displays – from gladiator battles and falconry demonstrations to re-enactments and storytelling.

But Arbeia is no stranger to holding fantastic events as these archive Shields Gazette photos show.

It has hosted candlelit tours, music events, and school lessons with a historic theme.

Don’t just take our word for it. Take a look for yourself.

5. A king in the midst

Anglo-Saxon King of Northumberland King Oswin at Arbeia Roman Fort. Who remembers this re-enactment event from 2013? Photo: Stu Norton

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6. Learning all about history

Can you recognise any of the youngsters enjoying a re-enactment event at Arbeia 8 years ago? Photo: Stu Norton

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7. Does this strike a chord from 2014?

A music project at Arbeia in 2014. Pictured left to right were, Nic Wood, John Dalziel, Laura Jackets, David Fitzgerald, and Tony Bengtsson but who can tell us more about the scheme? Photo: Tim Richardson