The Northguard was founded by the Chairman Eddie Barrass. in 1989.
There are at present 12 Roman soldiers of different periods of the Roman
occupation of England. The society was not formed to re-enact but to teach
people about the life and times of soldiers and citizens of Rome. The group
also has female members and likes to encourage young people to join and
learn. For more information about the society please contact the Chairman
or the secretary of the society. Eddie
Barrass We strive to
educate not frustrate. The VI Victrix is a living history society that meets
the first Thursday of every month. The men of society try to create the
military side of the Roman Empire, and the ladies maintain the civilian
side. The society encourages the young members to ask as many
questions as possible. They are given encouragement to add as much
input as they can into the club activities and meetings. The societies
home site is called Binchester. or Vinovia. our home site is one
of the oldest military bathhouses in England. The hypercaust,
under floor heating system, is three times the size of the one at the Roman
Fort known as Housesteads up on Hadrians Wall. Our Legion the VI
VICTRIX. came to England from lower Germany North Germany to build
Hadrians wall in the year 121 A.D. along with the 3 other legions, ours
was the last to leave England. to increase the fortification of Rome.
at the fall western part of the empire in the year 408 / 410 A.D.
Most of the forts in the north of England. were built by the VI Victrix,
the Legions main base was at York EBVRACVM the last soldiers
to man Vinovia were Auxiliary & cavalry, cavalry call ala. The society will do talks and or visual displays, but will
have to charge a fee for travelling and accommodation, schools are welcomed,
the fees will be negotiated in advance. The society can turn out
soldiers of all periods that the Romans occupied Great Britain. The
society also has links with societies based in the South of England, Scotland,
and as far a field as Rome The society possesses 6 Roman Catapults, two Roman tents, numerous
uniforms and various other pieces of equipment and weapons for display..
