DISCOVER more about Slimbridge's fascinating history at a special heritage event this weekend.

The local history society will be hosting Slimbridge Through the Ages at the village hall on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm.

The group will be sharing details of a current archaeological project, in which the foundations of a Roman settlement have been unearthed.

A spokesperson for Slimbridge History Society explained: "Until now Slimbridge was considered to have been a staging post on the Roman road between present day Gloucester and Bristol.

"We now know that there was a lot more to the story and Slimbridge was an important settlement between the road and the River Severn. People have settled here since prehistoric times.

"We have evidence of an Iron/Bronze Age settlement and those people were joined by the Romans after the invasion. But, was there trading here before the Romans? Almost certainly.

"Those of you who have joined the digs or have helped clean the recovered pottery will know just how intriguing a puzzle we have discovered."

This weekend, visitors will be able to find out more about this latest archaeological project, plus learn about other aspects of the history of the parish too.

This will include a display of old maps back to 1759; a review of the WWI and WWII research in front of the WWI Roll of Honour board we commissioned; the results so far from the graveyard survey with some dark and intriguing stories; a mystery objects stand where you can have a go at identifying some of the stranger things we have found; and also a Civil War stand.

The wire soldier and an important piece of Roman stone work will be on display outside the village hall for a few days before the weekend, heralding the heritage events.

Slimbridge Local History Society Heritage Days are at Slimbridge village hall on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome.