The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Labourer This bronze model from Gaul shows a farm labourer in winter clothes. He is wearing a short hooded cloak, a tunic, and leggings. With no waterproof coats or boots, outdoor work in winter was wet and cold. Farm labourers were poorly paid.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Farming and the Countryside