Hands on History begins

This is the blog for the Hands on History project. Over the next three years we're going to dig test pits, look at finds, do geophysics and hold exhibitions about the archaeology of Athersley and New Lodge.

We're beginning with over two weeks of digging test pits in gardens and primary school grounds this coming September.

Then we'll have a geophysics weekend on October the 12th and 13th. We'll also do fieldwalking to look for artefacts in fields during the weekend.

We're also planning a Finds Roadshow and exhibition in November to show what we've found. We'll confirm the venue as soon as we have it.

We're also running tea time courses introducing archaeology and local history at Richard Newman Primary School. Each course lasts 8 weeks and is free!

The dates and times are:
Teatime History - Starting Monday September 23rd - 5pm to 7pm.

Teatime Archaeology - Starting Thursday September 26th -5pm to 7pm.

We'll post more news and a dig diary as the project gets going.

If you would like to find out more, volunteer or book a place on one of the courses email Bill - billbevan001@gmail.com