Resources
Map of the Roman West Midlands
Map of the Roman West Midlands
Map of the Roman West Midlands
An interactive map of archaeological finds specific to the West Midlands region, including Roman roads, forts, settlements, and individual finds. Each pin links to photos and additional information, making it a useful starting point for exploring the Roman history on your doorstep.
Sites to Visit
Map of the Roman West Midlands
Map of the Roman West Midlands
A curated list of Roman sites within reach of West Midlands schools, suitable for school trips and visits.
Museums to Visit
Map of the Roman West Midlands
Museums to Visit
A selection of local and regional museums with Roman collections, including objects found in the West Midlands.
Minimus
Minimus is a story-based Latin course for primary pupils, set in Roman Britain at the fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall. The course follows a real family - Flavius, the fort commander in 100 CE, his wife Lepidina, their children, and even their cat and mouse - whose lives are documented in the famous Vindolanda tablets. By weaving real archaeological objects and historical evidence into fictional storylines, Minimus makes Latin accessible, engaging, and firmly rooted in the world of Roman Britain.
The course is an excellent way to connect Latin language learning with KS2 history topics on Roman Britain, and requires no prior Latin knowledge to teach.
A wide range of resources is available on the Minimus website, and supplementary materials including schemes of work, PowerPoints, and audio files can be found on the Classics for All Resources Hub. We also offer free training to help give teachers the confidence to introduce Latin into the classroom - no specialist knowledge required. Get in touch to find out more.