#verlamion

[themegahope]

Alban Day 2024

Me and my girlfriend accidentally stumbled upon “Alban Day"1 in St. Albans2 today after our lunch at Wagamama.

We’d gone last year and enjoyed ourselves. So I was happy to coincidentally go again.

Though last year there was medieval battle reattachments which they didn’t have this time. That was a shame.

Wagamama

Yaki Udon

Quite the contrast. I'm a fork man, myself.

Morris dancers.

St. Albans Cathedral

St. Albans Cathedral

Verulamium Park

In the shopping centre they had a random selection of birds.

Perplexity summary of Alban Day: Alban Day, celebrated on Saturday, June 22, 2024, is a major event in St Albans, England that combines the Alban Pilgrimage and the Alban Street Festival for the first time. The day features a spectacular parade of giant puppets through the city center, reenacting the story of Alban, Britain’s first Christian martyr. The event includes Roman centurions, chariots, and lions, creating an atmosphere of ancient times. Following the procession, there will be family-friendly activities, live music, craft stalls, and historical reenactors throughout the city. The celebration also coincides with Windrush Day, adding Caribbean music and food to the festivities. This combined event aims to commemorate St Alban’s significance in British history and culture while providing entertainment for residents and visitors alike. ↩︎

Perplexity summary of St. Albans: St Albans is a historic cathedral city in Hertfordshire, England, located about 20 miles northwest of London. Originally a Celtic settlement known as Verlamion, it was later conquered by the Romans and renamed Verulamium. The city is named after St Alban, Britain’s first Christian martyr, who was executed there in the 3rd or 4th century. St Albans played a significant role in English history, including being the site of two battles during the Wars of the Roses and the drafting of the Magna Carta. Today, it boasts numerous historical sites such as the St Albans Cathedral, Roman ruins, and the medieval Clock Tower, making it a popular destination for visitors interested in its rich heritage and vibrant culture. ↩︎

[mostly-history]

Catuvellauni “Hidden Faces” gold stater (Iron Age Britain).  On the obverse are stylized crescents and wreaths with hidden faces; on the reverse is a Celtic warrior on horseback, carrying a carnyx.

This coin was minted during the reign of Tasciovanus, who became king around 20 BC.  He ruled from Verlamion, which is the site of modern-day St. Albans.

[deceiver-a-day]

The Receipt For Urse Verlamion’s Purchases

• [x] lists Urse Verlamion’s purchases

• [x] shows where Urse Velamion has been

• [x] gets lost quickly when unobserved

• [x] makes exchanges possible

• [x] proves Urse Verlamion’s innocence 

[paganimagevault]

Silver coin of Tasciovanus showing a winged horse with a horned cap, 25 BC­E - 10 CE. Compare this to the Torrs Pony Cap I posted on a couple days ago.

"Tasciovanus (died c. 9 AD) was a historical king of the Catuvellauni tribe before the Roman conquest of Britain. Tasciovanus is known only through numismatic evidence. He appears to have become king of the Catuvellauni c. 20 BC, ruling from Verlamion (the site of modern-day St Albans). He is believed to have moved the tribal capital to that site from an earlier settlement, near modern-day Wheathampstead. For a brief period c. 15–10 BC he issued coins from Camulodunum (Colchester), apparently supplanting Addedomarus of the Trinovantes. After this he once again issued his coins from Verlamion, now bearing the legend RICON, for *Rigonos, Common Brittonic for "great/divine/legitimate king". Some of his coins bear other abbreviated names such as "DIAS", "SEGO" and "ANDOCO": these are generally considered to be the names of co-rulers or subordinate kings, but may instead be mint-marks. He died c. AD 9, succeeded by his son Cunobeline, who ruled primarily from Camulodunum. Another son, Epaticcus, expanded his territory westwards into the lands of the Atrebates." -taken from Wikipedia

https://paganimagevault.blogspot.com/2020/05/silver-coin-of-tasciovanus-showing.html

[joysomen13-blog]

We are one of three Rotary clubs in St Albans and take our name from the roman city of Verulamium founded on the ancient celtic site of Verlamion - “settlement above the marsh”. After the Roman invasion of AD43, it was renamed Verulamium and became the third largest Roman city in Britain.

Visit our website to read more. 

[deceiver-a-day]

Deceiver-a-Day Roundup for March 2020

(Google Doc of all entries here)

! = art

* = no pState properties assigned

Chilonis Emesene: “The Clouds Beneath Chilonis Emesene’s Feet

Philiston Dabana: “The Blaze of Glory That Ends Philiston Dabana’s Career”

! Mut’a Tarracon: “Rewiring Mut’a Tarracon”

Ansbald Zilil: “The Day Ansbald Zilil Met a Queen”

Gaudimia Taras: “The Living Relatives of Gaudimia Taras”

! Zotto Gypsus: “The Railways of Zotto Gypsus”

Reynild Cwena: “The Fairies That Abducted Reynild Cwena”

Odovacar Artakio: “The Password to Odovacar Artakio’s Account”

! Brictia Demmyn: “Fan Mail Written by Brictia Demmyn”

Hainfroy Lavalois: “The Wedding Chapel of Hainfroy Lavalois”

Chrona Elisatia: “The Only Plant That Survived Chrona Elisatia’s Care”

! Gisgo Notitan: “The Mascot Costume Gisgo Noritan Wears at Work”

selegotha@cincinnati-oh.gov: “Those Who Receive Emails From selegotha@cincinnati-oh.gov”

Hormidiac Yevele: “Those Who Race Hormidiac Yevele”

! Lodilith Vindonissa: “Laughing at Lodilith Vindonissa”

Apohapsis Fabara: “The Castle Guarded by Apohapsis Fabara”

Cleobulina Wintergreen: “The Murderous Minions of Cleobulina Wintergreen”

! Nivelon Moselle: “The Loveless Heart of Nivelon Moselle”

Gudeliva d’Auringa: “The Terror of Standing in Gudeliva d’Auringa’s Presence”

Pomander Savoyard: “Pomander Savoyard’s Crushing Defeat”

! Ayshe Klondike: “The Pugilistic Pursuits of Ayshe Klondike”

Winwaloe Lechite: “The Thoroughness of Winwaloe Lechite”

Ermesinde Terving: “Tour Groups Guided by Ermesinde Terving”

! Boprêle Faust: “The Lost Library of Boprêle Faust”

Jocosa Gorgos: “The Arctic Expeditions of Jocosa Gorgos”

Bernwin Mendel: “Bernwin Mendel’s Luxury Yacht”

! Plectrude Nephelium: “Plectrude Nephelium’s Paycheck”

Idikon Carovic: “The Barbs of Idikon Carovic”

Corfidia Fulk: “Reflected Images of Corfidia Fulk”

! Bului Elattona: “Bului Elattona’s Goldfish Bowl”

Aclevolda Lusace: “The Blight Afflicting Aclevolda Lusace”

Urse Verlamion: “The Receipt for Urse Verlamion’s Purchases”