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'Beginning in Local Archaeology' - a course of seven lectures given by Chris Norman, M.A., Ph.D.
The Bridgwater & District Archaeological Society is fortunate in having the services of Dr.Norman, who is a popular and experienced lecturer, and who normally provides course for the University of Bristol. The course has been designed to appeal to all adults with a general interest in the prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Somerset. As well as
introducing some basic practical skills and background knowledge, it will provide a starting point for those wishing to take up fieldwalking as a useful and stimulating hobby.
Topics will include locating new sites using maps and aerial photographs, identifying flint and pottery artefacts, fieldwalking techniques and the recording and storage of finds. Much time will be devoted to the handling of original material including collections of local air photographs, prehistoric flint tools and pottery of Iron Age and Roman date. Course members will also be invited to take part in a field trip to an Iron Age hillfort (no extra charge).
The lectures will be held weekly at Blake Museum, Bridgwater, (not Wembdon Parish Church as previously stated) starting at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th. The fee for the course is £37.00. For further information, please contact Chris Norman on 01278 663513 or David Baker on 01278 424933.
Anyone who wants to discover more about the history of their family will be fascinated by a special event coming up at Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton, on 13 September at 7.00 pm. Dr Nick Barratt, of television’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, will be speaking about the BBC’s flagship family history programme and his own work in searching out family secrets. Nick’s research for the programme has involved piecing together the family histories of celebrities ranging from Barbara Windsor to Jeremy Clarkson. Now he will be telling us how he uncovers the amazing stories of forgotten ancestors, and brings the past vividly back to life. There will also be the chance to hear him talk about researching the buildings we live in, as revealed in his other TV success ‘Hidden House Histories’. The other speaker will be Tom Mayberry, Somerset’s County Heritage Officer, who will be talking on the subject of ‘Discovering Somerset History’. This fundraising event has been organised by the Friends of Somerset Archives, an Associated Society of SANHS. Tickets, to include refreshments, cost £10.00 each. They are available from Taunton Tourist Information Centre, Paul Street, Taunton, tel. (01823) 336344, or from Anne Leamon, Chilliswood, Dipford Road, Trull Taunton TA3 7NT tel. 07775 563251
The 2008 AGM of the Standing Conference of SANHS' Associated Societies
will be held on Saturday 11 October, hosted by the Nynehead & District Local History Society.
Please put the date in your diaries. Full details will be sent out in due course. Steve Minnitt
The gold hoard from Priddy and re-interpretation of the Shepton Amulet
Elaine Jamieson, English Heritage
Recent archaeology surveys in the Mendip Hills AONB
Venue: Taunton Conference Centre at Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Wellington Road, Taunton TA1 5AX.
Admission £10 on the door. Tea & coffee provided but bring your own lunch. There may also be a £1 pay-and-display charge for car parking on site. This is still under negotiation. For site details visit http://www.tauntonconferencecentre.co.uk
Topics will include locating new sites using maps and aerial photographs, identifying flint and pottery artefacts, fieldwalking techniques and the recording and storage of finds. Much time will be devoted to the handling of original material including collections of local air photographs, prehistoric flint tools and pottery of Iron Age and Roman date. Course members will also be invited to take part in a field trip to an Iron Age hillfort (no extra charge).
The lectures will be held weekly at Blake Museum, Bridgwater, (not Wembdon Parish Church as previously stated) starting at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th. The fee for the course is £37.00. For further information, please contact Chris Norman on 01278 663513 or David Baker on 01278 424933.
FAMILY SECRETS
Anyone who wants to discover more about the history of their family will be fascinated by a special event coming up at Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton, on 13 September at 7.00 pm. Dr Nick Barratt, of television’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, will be speaking about the BBC’s flagship family history programme and his own work in searching out family secrets. Nick’s research for the programme has involved piecing together the family histories of celebrities ranging from Barbara Windsor to Jeremy Clarkson. Now he will be telling us how he uncovers the amazing stories of forgotten ancestors, and brings the past vividly back to life. There will also be the chance to hear him talk about researching the buildings we live in, as revealed in his other TV success ‘Hidden House Histories’. The other speaker will be Tom Mayberry, Somerset’s County Heritage Officer, who will be talking on the subject of ‘Discovering Somerset History’. This fundraising event has been organised by the Friends of Somerset Archives, an Associated Society of SANHS. Tickets, to include refreshments, cost £10.00 each. They are available from Taunton Tourist Information Centre, Paul Street, Taunton, tel. (01823) 336344, or from Anne Leamon, Chilliswood, Dipford Road, Trull Taunton TA3 7NT tel. 07775 563251
The 2008 AGM of the Standing Conference of SANHS' Associated Societies
will be held on Saturday 11 October, hosted by the Nynehead & District Local History Society.
Please put the date in your diaries. Full details will be sent out in due course. Steve Minnitt
The gold hoard from Priddy and re-interpretation of the Shepton Amulet
Elaine Jamieson, English Heritage
Recent archaeology surveys in the Mendip Hills AONB
Venue: Taunton Conference Centre at Somerset College of Arts & Technology, Wellington Road, Taunton TA1 5AX.
Admission £10 on the door. Tea & coffee provided but bring your own lunch. There may also be a £1 pay-and-display charge for car parking on site. This is still under negotiation. For site details visit http://www.tauntonconferencecentre.co.uk
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