Not just a load of old stones: Visual encounters with Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is a World Heritage Site and as such is recognised as internationally significant as a cultural and historical monument - the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. The Wall is thus important for tourism in the north of England. This thesis explores how individuals encounter Hadr...
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.491824 |
Summary: | Hadrian's Wall is a World Heritage Site and as such is recognised as internationally significant as a cultural and historical monument - the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. The Wall is thus important for tourism in the north of England. This thesis explores how individuals encounter Hadrian's Wall and their personal and collective relationships with the ancient monument. |
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