Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Walking along Hadrian´s Wall
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="kevin McGonigal, post: 3166555, member: 72790"]I recall being there about 30 years ago. Took the train from London and got off in weather that made me glad I didn't take a boat (and this was in July) with howling winds, temperatures in the mid forties (Fahrenheit) and driving rain. It would have been like going on a Murmansk convoy run in 1942. As I walked about I could not help thinking about all those Syrian and Egyptian auxiliary troops stationed there who must have wondered what gods they had angered that they were stationed in what must have been the bleakest place they had ever seen. I can imagine more than one of these troops cursing the day Hadrian ever showed up on the island.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="kevin McGonigal, post: 3166555, member: 72790"]I recall being there about 30 years ago. Took the train from London and got off in weather that made me glad I didn't take a boat (and this was in July) with howling winds, temperatures in the mid forties (Fahrenheit) and driving rain. It would have been like going on a Murmansk convoy run in 1942. As I walked about I could not help thinking about all those Syrian and Egyptian auxiliary troops stationed there who must have wondered what gods they had angered that they were stationed in what must have been the bleakest place they had ever seen. I can imagine more than one of these troops cursing the day Hadrian ever showed up on the island.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Walking along Hadrian´s Wall
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...