Tuesday Evening Talk - Professor David Tomalin - Vectensians afloat: just how far back might we go?

David Tomlin - Roman Vectis 

The topic, the book, the theme 

Hidden in the seabed and sediments of our Island is a story of independent and highly resourceful Islanders, ready to take advantage of every opportunity on land and sea. With their interests reaching out to both British and Continental shores, savvy Islanders were well-connected well before the Roman invasion of Britannia. Their starting date is quite a surprise, and so is the archaeological evidence of their early voyaging.

David brings to life the challenges of Islanders when first dealing with their 'Solent moat', and then with the English Channel. 

Now is a chance to chat with the author of -

Roman Vectis: archaeology and identity in the Isle of Wight. 

Written with authority and an enticing touch of good humour, here is a refreshing look at a unique offshore community that still extols its Roman name of Vectis.  This is 'every Islander's handbook to the past', and surely the ideal Christmas present!

Romanvectis.com

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