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5.20 'The Ribchester Helmet', by Kathleen Fidler. Produced by Nan Macdonald
Ribchester, near Blackburn in Lancashire, was at one time the site of a Roman camp where many interesting treasures have been found. This play shows how the famous Ribchester helmet, now in the British Museum, was found by a schoolboy in 1796.

5.55 Children's Hour prayers

Contributors

Writer (The Ribchester Helmet):
Kathleen Fidler
Producer:
Nan MacDonald
James Walton:
Peter Barkworth
Jake Forshaw:
Roland Andrea
Dr Patchett:
Edgar Norfolk
Mrs Walton:
Alison Bayley
Mr Walton:
Fred Fairclough
Nicholas Roby:
John Broadbent
Julius:
John Morris
Antonius:
Donald Avison
Roman Horseman:
E.A. Naden
Dr Whitaker:
Fred Fairclough
Other children:
Gillian Andrews
Other children:
David Bates
Other children:
John C. Booth

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