The Roman Mysteries

Caroline Lawrence and Millie Binks Join a Growing List of Celebs Fighting to Save Colchester's Roman Circus

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Best-selling author Caroline Lawrence has added her name to a growing list of celebrities supporting the fight to save Colchester's Roman Circus.

Lawrence, the author of the ‘Roman Mysteries’ series of children’s books, joins other high-profile people backing the appeal, including authors Ronald Blythe, Guy de la Bedoyere and Adam Hart-Davis, Time Team presenter Tony Robinson, architectural historian and TV presenter Dan Cruickshank, broadcaster Peter Snow, and former MP and cabinet minister Tony Benn.

Caroline Lawrence Chariot Racing in Ancient Rome Presentation

Caroline Lawrence, author of the ‘Roman Mysteries’ series of children’s books, will bring a multimedia presentation Colchester on February 19 to raise money for a public appeal aimed at rescuing the Sergeant’s Mess, a Victorian building that has the gates to the Roman Circus – the UK’s only Roman chariot racecourse – beneath it. The building could be sold to developers if £200,000 is not raised by the end of February. The kitty currently stands at £170,000 following a £30,000 donation from council.

The presentation will take place from 2pm on Friday, February 19 at the Colchester Arts Centre. Everyone attending will take home a free signed copy of one of Lawrence’s books. 

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Event Dates: 
Friday 19 February 2010 - ended
Event Start Time: 
2pm
Event Status: 
past
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The Prophet from Ephesus: Roman Mystery 16 (The Roman Mysteries)

Publication subtitle: 
Roman Mystery 16 (The Roman Mysteries)
Month of publication: 
January
Day of publication: 
15
Number of Pages: 
224 pages
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