Fane Road Archaeology Group - Monthly Talk
'Paradis Found? Archaeology of Bahrain' by Michael Olney
Monday 3rd June 2019 at 7pm
The Parkway Sports & Social Club, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2AS
All welcome (Members: Free; Non-members: £5).
https://peterborougharchaeology.org/event/paradise-found-archaeology-of-bahrain/
Huntingdonshire Archives - Book Launch
'The Singing Milkmaid - Life in Post-Restoration Huntingdonshire'
Tuesday 4th June 2019 at 2pm
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes St, Huntingdon PE29 3PA
To celebrate the reopening of Huntingdonshire Archives in June 2019, the authors of a new book ‘The Singing Milkmaids’ will be giving a free illustrated talk. An exhibition of archives used in researching this new history of the county will be on display in the newly opened archives. Signed copies of the new book will be available for purchase.
All welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Cambridge Archaeology Field Group - Monthly Talk
'Snailwell: A Late Iron Age Elite Burial from Southern England' by Jody Joy (Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology)
Wednesday 5th June 2019 at 7:30pm
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Downing site, Cambridge - Parking is available on site from Tennis Court Road.
In 1952 a well-furnished cremation burial was discovered by accident during the construction of a new housing estate at Snailwell, Cambridgeshire. Some objects from the grave are well known, such as the beautiful spiral bracelet with its fearsome animal-headed terminals. But others which tell us a lot about the grave occupant, like the belt buckle thought from a Roman military belt, are not. In this presentation, Jody Joy will discuss his recent work re-examining these artefacts, telling the story of this fascinating burial.
All welcome (CAFG invite contributions of £1 from non-members)
http://www.cafg.net/item.aspx?id=440
St Neots Local History Society - Monthly Talk
'The Great Northern Railway through St Neots' by George Howe
Friday 7th June 2019 at 7:30pm
Eynesbury Junior School, Montagu St, Eynesbury, Saint Neots PE19 2TD
In this talk George will reveal the origins and fascinating history of the Great Northern Railway, its route, and how it evolved into the southern part of the East Coast Main Line.
But how did all this affect St Neots Station and goods yard? And how did the town cope with the consequent growth in traffic over the years? Come along to find out.
All welcome (Members: Free; Non-members: £3.00)
http://stneotslhs.org.uk/#/2019-programme/4594476047
Fen Edge Archaeology Group - Monthly Talk
'Sites in a landscape: ongoing investigations at Northstowe' by Alison Dickens
Friday 14th June 2019 at 7:30pm
Rampton Village Hall
The Cambridge Archaeological Unit excavations are continuing at the New Town of Northstowe. Project leader Alison Dickens will update about the latest findings on the large Iron Age and Roman settlement site (almost 1km long) on the airfield, and give a brief preview of the newest areas of investigation. The site, which is larger than Roman Cambridge, has produced thousands of artefacts providing evidence of the settlement, its industry, trade, religion and domestic life. Alison is a senior manager at the Cambridge Archaeological Unit and has been investigating the archaeology of Cambridgeshire for over 25 years. She lives in Rampton.
All welcome. Admission: Members £2; Non-members pay £3.
https://feagblog.wordpress.com/events-for-2019/
St Neots Local History Society - Additional Talk
'Love's Farm Excavation Update' by Mark Hinman (Pre-Construct Archaeology)
Friday 14th June 2019 at 7:30pm
Loves Farm House, Kester Way, St Neots, PE19 6SL (NOTE: Parking is limited at Loves Farm House. If possible, please use public transport (it is next to the railway station) or car share)
Mark has updated the Society on progress with the excavations and post-excavation work on a number of occasions but now the final report on this nationally important project has recently been published. Hear the latest about the largest archaeological operation ever to be undertaken in St Neots.
All welcome. Tickets £5 from St Neots Museum (01480 214163) or on the door (subject to availability).
http://stneotslhs.org.uk/#/2019-programme/4594476047
15th - 16th June 2019
Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XH
The UK's largest multi-period city centre living history festival. This year it returns to Cathedral Square in Peterborough city centre for another year of traditional family fun.
Wimpole History Festival 2019
20th - 23rd June 2019
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 0BW
Booking has opened for events taking place during the third annual Wimpole History Festival at the National Trust's Wimpole Estate. Advance booking is required for many of the talks and activities. One of the talks will be on 'Investigations of the Roman Landscape at Wimpole' by the National Trust's archaeologist, Shannon Hogan, reviewing the finds of OA East's excavations at Lamp Hill last year.
http://www.wimpolehistoryfestival.com/
Norfolk Archaeological and Historical Research Group - Seminar
'A Norfolk Miscellany: A Day of Norfolk Local History Talks'
Saturday 22nd June 2019 10am - 5pm
Thomas Paine Lecture Theatre, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
This will be a day of talks on various aspects of Norfolk's local history, aimed not only at our members but also at interested members of the public. Talk topics include Seahenge, Medieval graffiti, monastic archaeology, Broadland heritage and the impact of USAAF airfields on the landscape. The late local historian Chris Barringer's long-awaited book 'A Norfolk History' is about to be launched and will be on sale.
Members: £20 and Non-Members: £24 (including lectures, refreshments and buffet lunch). To book email enquiries@nahrg.org.uk or ring 01953 453915.
Friends of St Mary's Church, Godmanchester - Book Launch
'The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester - A History' by Ken Sneath
Saturday 22nd June 2019 at 7pm
The launch of a new book, which has been written for all with an interest in the history of the Parish Church, not just for the church or its members! An illustrated talk by the author and historian, Ken Sneath and another on 'The Roman Secrets of Godmanchester' by Kate Hadley. There will be lots of delicious food, wine and raffle.
Tickets £10 from: Kate Hadley 01480 454154; Ken Sneath 01480 450686; Sue Worthington 01480 411242; adrian@sington.co.uk (All profits to the Transformation Project).
Festival of Archaeology 2019
13th - 28th July 2019
A national festival of events to showcase the work of archaeologists and archaeological discoveries. It is being coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations in 2019. For more information and to discover events taking place,
http://www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/