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Our monthly listing, compiled, as always, by Sue Brooke.
KENT:
Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery
‘In September 1992, archaeologists from the Canterbury Archaeological Trust working alongside contractors on a new road link between Dover and Folkestone discovered the remains of a large wooden prehistoric boat thought to be some 3,000 years old, belonging to a period known to archaeologists as the Bronze Age. It was a find of both national and international significance which will shed new light on early seafaring and woodworking skills in Northern Europe. The boat is now displayed in a glass case as the centrepiece of a whole floor in the museum devoted to archaeology.’
Please note: the museum will be closed on Sunday’s from 1st. October 2013.
LONDON:
Royal Archaeological Institution:
The Royal Archaeological Institute (RAI) is a leading national archaeology society, with a history dating back to 1844. Its interests span all aspects of the archaeological, architectural and landscape history of the British Isles. Monthly Lectures take place from October to May and are held at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. These are given by visiting speakers on recent research, current archaeological projects and new discoveries.
Date: 8 January 2014: the RAI debate – How and why did Britain become Neolithic?
Dr Alison Sheridan will debate with Professor Alasdair Whittle
Venue: Lectures are held in the rooms of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London at 5 p.m. preceded by tea at 4.30 p.m.
The Neolithic period marks a fundamental shift in lifestyles and settlement, one of the most important transformations to have occurred in the history of these islands. Hunting and gathering ceased to play a significant part in food procurement and farming was adopted, pottery was introduced and the stone tool kit changed. Were these novelties brought by incoming farmers from the Continent, where farming had been already been practised for many centuries, or did indigenous communities decide to take up a new way of life? These issues still engender heated debate amongst prehistorians; the three leading specialists of this period will air their views at the RAI!
Note: Members are welcome to bring a guest to lectures. Non-members are welcome to attend lectures but should contact the Administrator in advance.
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Gallery talk: Thursday 9 January 2014 at 13:15 to 14:00
Slowing down the damage: preventive conservation at the museum
Melanie Keable and Capucine Korenberg.
Gallery talk: Friday 10 January 2014 at 13:15 to 14:00
Iron Age religion – Jody Joy
Gallery talks are free – just drop in.
STONEHENGE:
Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day
Opening times from 18 December 2013 to 15 March 2014
Monday to Sunday – open from 9:30 to 17:00
DEVIZES:
Gold from the time of Stonehenge – Telling Wiltshire’s Story
500,000 years of Wiltshire’s story told in a brand new £750,000 gallery featuring high quality graphics and leading-edge reconstructions.
On display for the first time are dozens of spectacular treasures dating to the time of Stonehenge and worn by people who worshiped inside the stone circle.
‘Britain’s greatest treasures from the mysterious golden Age of Stonehenge are to go on permanent display for the first time ever. This will be the largest collection of Early Bronze Age gold ever put on public display in England. In a move that will transform public understanding of the Stonehenge era, the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes, 15 miles north of Stonehenge, is exhibiting 500 Stonehenge period objects, including 30 pieces of gold treasure which have rarely been seen by the public before.
Amongst the ancient Stonehenge era treasures placed on permanent display for the first time, are a beautifully decorated gold lozenge, a magnificent bronze dagger with a gold- covered hilt, a golden fitting from a dagger sheath, a ceremonial axe, gold beads, necklaces, ear-rings, pendants and other items of gold jewellery, a unique jet disc (used to fasten a luxury garment), rare traces of ancient textiles and two of the finest prehistoric flint arrow head ever found’
Museum opening times:
Tuesday – Saturday -10am to 17:00, Sunday – 12 noon to 16:00.
Open throughout the year.
Closed: Mondays from January to March (except half term)
READING:
Berkshire Archaeological Society
Lecture: Romanised Egyptian Mummies by Professor Brian Sparkes
Date: 11 January 2014. 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Headley Road, Woodley
CARDIFF:
National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.
Date: 8 January 2014 – 13.05.
Archaeology Lunchtime Talk – ‘What lies beneath: The analysis of early Anglo-Saxon non-ferrous metalwork’ Matt Nicholas, PhD student, Cardiff University School of History, Archaeology & Religion.
Date: 22 January 2014 – 13.05.
Archaeology Lunchtime Talk – ‘Cardiff in the early post-medieval period: new finds from excavations at Mill Leat, Bute Park’
Date: 28 January 2014 – 13.05pm.
Behind the Scenes: Archaeology – Conservation Laboratory: Latest Work
These events are free but please book on your arrival. Some tours may be unsuitable for visitors with restricted mobility so please contact eventscardiff@museumwales.ac.uk for more detailed information.
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