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Comments:	The machine was removed in the Summer 2009. I have had a whisper that there may be a new machine about to be placed. Possibly similar to the new one at the Hancock museum.<p> <b>[Retired machine]</b> Single die electric machine, was sited inside the gift shop . <p> Design: 'Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields' (around EC border) and 'Live Die' (above and below fist and thumb). The 'thumb up or down' represents the emperor's way of deciding the losers fate after a gladiatorial battle of course.<p> 10/30/11: Updated by David Miller
	Please be specific regarding the machine location. Is it upstairs? Downstairs? By the entrance? etc...

Arbeia Roman Fort Museum

Machine Locations > England

Baring Street
TYNE & WEAR - South Shields, England

Phone: +44 01914 561369

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The machine was removed in the Summer 2009. I have had a whisper that there may be a new machine about to be placed. Possibly similar to the new one at the Hancock museum.

[Retired machine] Single die electric machine, was sited inside the gift shop .

Design: 'Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields' (around EC border) and 'Live Die' (above and below fist and thumb). The 'thumb up or down' represents the emperor's way of deciding the losers fate after a gladiatorial battle of course.

10/30/11: Updated by David Miller

Retired 2009