MA Conservation of Archaeological and Museums Objects at Durham University
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Museum roles - Conservation
UCL Institute of Archaeology
The Institute of Archaeology is recognised for the excellence of its teaching and student experience as reflected in numerous university league tables and National Student Survey results. The Institute offers Undergraduate Degrees, Masters Degrees and Research Degrees to UK/EU and overseas students. Opportunities are also available to members of the public to take courses at the Institute, to overseas and affiliate students wishing to spend some time at the Institute during their own degree programmes, and to those students requiring preparation for one of the Institute's Masters Degrees.
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Meet The Archaeologist: Peter Rowley-Conwy
Today, we sit down and talk with Professor Peter Rowley-Conwy of Durham University.
Paleolithic Archaeologist Ella Beaudoin
ELLA BEAUDOIN works at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. (specifically the Human Origins program), where she works to help and engage and teach the public on evolution and archaeology.
MARK from Evolution Soup talks with Ella about her love of archaeology & evolution, recent field work in Koobi Fora in Kenya, as well as her favorite hominids!
She also discusses what it is like being dyslexic and in the sciences - with some words of encouragement for anyone wanting to enter the field.
More from Ella on Talk Beliefs YouTube Channel: Teaching Evolution in the Bible Belt
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Chapel of St Botolph dig and discovery! Young Archaeologists' Club Sept 2014
This short video is of our September 2014 North Pennines and Northumberland Uplands Young Archaeologists' Club visit to the medieval Chapel of Saint Botolph in Frosterley.
We had visited this site the previous week (video here: but a lot had changed!
I was able to catch on camera the discovery of part of another rare Anglo-Saxon stone cross!
For more information on this day, visit the Northumberland National Park Community Archaeology Blog at
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All our Young Archaeologists and their families
The Altogether Archaeology volunteers
YAC Volunteer Leader Roy Lawson
Archaeologists:
Paul Frodsham - North Pennines AONB
Matt Claydon - Durham University Archaeological Services
Krissy Moore - Northumberland National Park
Video & Editing: Krissy Moore
Music: Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie is licensed
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Chapel Sketch: Fig 3.7 in Project Design. Sketch showing
how the chapel may have appeared in Anglo-Saxon times,
by Peter Ryder. This uses evidence from the 2013
excavations coupled with knowledge of comparable sites
elsewhere, most notably Escomb.
Stone cross fragment: Fig 3.5 in Project Design. The Anglo-
Saxon cross fragment of possible 8th century date.
Reproduced from ASDU 2014.
Altogether Archaeolaogy 2014. Theme 4. The Missing
Centuries. Fieldwork module 4b St BOTOLPH’S CHAPEL,
FROSTERLEY EXCAVATION – PHASE 2 PROJECT DESIGN.
Lime Kiln diagram: Fig. 3. A periodic or ‘flare’ kiln. English
Heritage 2011. Introduction to Heritage Assets: Pre-
Industrial Lime Kilns. [pdf] Available at:
preindustrial-lime-kilns/preindustriallimekilns.pdf
Accessed 26 September 2014.
Museum of Classical Archaeology Cambridge
Cambridge University history heritage classics
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum, tells us about his favourite Greek object in the museum's current exhibition.
Cambridge Travelling around UK
Is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England, on the River Cam approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of London. At the United Kingdom Census 2011, its population was 123,867 including 24,506 students. Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages, and there is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary recording scheme for archaeological objects found by members of the public. Every year thousands of objects are discovered, many by metal detector users, but also by people whilst out walking, gardening or going about their daily work.
Such discoveries, such as the recently discovered Cheshire Hoards, offer an important source for understanding our past.
Kim Ki Duk, Barbara Hepworth & Istanbul Archaeology Museum | Full Episode | Showcase
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Archaeobotany Excavations At Durham University
A look at a lesser talked about aspect of archaeological digs.
Archaeological output in the museum setting: a case study – The Mary Rose
The original objectives of the Mary Rose Trust back in 1979 included: To find, record, excavate, raise, preserve, publish and display the Mary Rose for all time in Portsmouth. But how has this been achieved, particularly in relation to the objectives: to publish and display for all time? What is the ultimate output of this archaeological excavation? How are the results of the work communicated to a wider public in a way that is engaging for a 21st-century audience? What opportunities have there been for sharing our work internationally and what are the challenges ahead?
This paper will present the case study of the Mary Rose from the lows of a publication backlog to the highs of HLF funding and eventually the opening of the Museum in 2016. A high profile is allowing us to present as far afield as China, Cambodia and Taiwan, thus contributing to our global profession.
Chris Dobbs, Mary Rose Trust
Oriental Museum. Durham. Brief look
Ancient Egypt to modern China, Egypt and Sudan
The Oriental Museum is home to a huge range of artworks and archaeological artefacts from the great cultures of northern Africa and Asia.
Oriental Museum's Ancient Egyptian collections, ranging in date from the Pre-Dynastic (5500-3100 BCE) to the Coptic periods (after 395 CE) and covering almost all categories of object from Ancient Egypt Mummies, and monumental sculpture to woven sandals.
The Oriental Museum Covers items, art and information from
• China
• Egypt and Sudan
• Himalayas and Central Asia
• India and South Asia
• Japan
• Korea
• Near and Middle East
• South East Asia
Almost 30,000 objects, ranging in date from prehistory to the present day are housed in the museum’s galleries and stores.
The Oriental Museum, formerly the Gulbenkian Museum of Oriental Art and Archaeology, is a museum of the University of Durham in England.
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Durham City Market Place and Cathedral North of England
The Market Place Castle and Cathedral North of England Tourists on Holiday Shopping Sightseeing Durham is a Beautiful CityDurham is an amazing county in North East England, just three hours by train from London, and less than two from Edinburgh.
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And with Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports nearby, plus the Port of Tyne, a warm welcome awaits visitors from across the globe.
Explore our breathtaking scenery, discover award-winning attractions and enjoy world-class exhibitions, festivals, and events. From city breaks to coast and countryside escapes – make Durham your next destination for a short break.
Durham City is home to one of the most recognizable landmarks in the UK, majestic Durham Cathedral. Together with adjacent Durham Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe.
Step back in time at fascinating heritage attractions including Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, and see history come to life at Kynren - the must-see open-air spectacular that takes place in Bishop Auckland every summer.
Seek out hidden gems in market towns and villages in the Durham Dales, relax and enjoy peace and tranquillity on the Durham Coast, or get outdoors and active with walking and cycling routes revealing unforgettable views across the county. And when it’s time to refuel you’ll be spoilt for choice with award-winning eateries and delicious local produce. Durham could definitely be one of those towns that appear in fairy tales and stories of kings and knights. Lying on a hilled peninsula formed by the Wear River, the striking cathedral overlooks from the hilltop, surrounded by the castle, palaces and historic buildings. Get transported back in time by the magic of this English jewel, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Though archaeological evidence suggests the area has been inhabited since 2000 BC, the present-day settlement was founded by monks from Lindisfarne in 995, choosing the area as the final resting place of Saint Cuthbert. Symeon of Durham stated once that ‘to see Durham is to see the English Zion, and by doing so one may save oneself a trip to Jerusalem’. Hotels and B&Bs in Durham’s historic center are a popular choice to enjoy this historic legacy.
Its powerful religious position granted such great honor to the city, that the bishop still holds the rights to a seat in the House of Lords, and to accompany the sovereign at the coronation. During the 19th century and encompassing the industrial revolution, the university was founded, with Durham Castle becoming its first college.
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Inside the Museum of London Archives (Part 2)
Much of what the Museum of London owns is hidden away in a warehouse near Hoxton - it's just not large enough to display everything in its collection. However, the archives open up to the public regularly, showing off fascinating artefacts, from bear bones to Roman manacles.
Route 66 UK - Museums, Opulence, Art, Castles, Romance & Tragedy
TAKE a trip along Route 66 UK and experience an abundance of local history.
Here you will discover museums, opulence, art, castles, romance & tragedy and a touch of France, all this can be experienced in just one day as you drive the A66 between Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire through to Kendal in Cumbria / Lake District, along possibly the most attractive driving route in England.
The A66 is an old Roman Road, originally linking the Pennines from Scotch Corner in North Yorkshire to Penrith in Cumbria, these days route 66 starts on the east coast providing a main artery road to the west coast of England. The A66 also serves a main connection between England & Scotland and vice versa. Indeed the road is still a main route used by thousands of motorists travelling between the two countries.
In this short film you'll see a glimpse of some of what I believe to be the best of the attractions along this coast to coast passage and if you go too - you'll pass through some of the most picturesque countryside in England as a bonus.
THE BOWES MUSEUM
Along this road there are branches to a cornucopia of small market towns, villages, hamlets and some of England's lesser known, yet outstanding visitor attractions. Our first stop is at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. Home to one of the finest privately owned art & decorative art collections in Europe.
The first impression of Bowes is the French styled architecture - here one crosses from Teesdale into Paris in a single stride, you could almost be forgiven for speaking French.
Here you can taste the opulence of Versailles or the Louvre, and if you've never been to either - may I suggest Bowes Museum as morsel of Paris, right here in County Durham. The art collection is outstanding and in the peaceful galleries you'll not be pushed around or feel compelled to move on, you can stand and gaze without the crowds of people waiting to take your place in front of the magnificent masterpieces by El Greco, Goya, Canaletto, Van Dyke and many many more.
The deliberate French influence is no mystery, the entire project commissioned by John Bowes, who owned a theatre in Paris, where he met his wife Joséphine.
Much of the objet d'art was collected from France and today the museum includes works by artists from around the world.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
HEADING further west along we soon arrive at Brougham Castle, managed today by English Heritage - strictly speaking it's a 'great keep' aside the river Eamont and just inside Cumbria. Once providing a border against Scottish invaders and in 1300 it welcomed Kind Edward 1.
Nowadays it opens it's doors to the public, (although seasonally) so do check the English Heritage website for opening times.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
Having come this far, I would really recommend you venture to Keswick and to Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Archaeologist John Waterhouse once said it is one of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain.
The surrounding Cumbrian Hills do make for an excellent backdrop and on the day of my visit - there were photographers from Holland, Germany and even Malta.
Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is currently in the process of delivering a NLHF funded redevelopment of the medieval castle spaces. This will result in the representation of the historical interiors of the 12th century keep on one floor and a British Museum partnership gallery exploring the medieval period (11th to 16th century) on another. Within the project development, the narratives in the medieval gallery are being approached thematically within the chronological period, dividing the display space into Those Who Work, Those Who Pray and Those Who Fight. The methodology behind this approach was to use a digestible social structuring, rooted within a contemporary historical understanding, which could provide a framework for exploring the intricacies and nuances of medieval society and how it changed over five centuries. Underlying the approach to the museum display was the opportunity to highlight the extensive archaeological collections of the Norfolk Museum Service, both excavated material and objects traditionally approached from an aesthetic art historical perspective, and showcase the research and scientific analysis underpinning current scholarship.
Andrew Ferrara, Norfolk Museums Trust
Speaker biography
Andrew Ferrara is Project Curator at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery. He received a Masters in Medieval Studies from the University of York and a Masters in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester. He has worked in a variety of museum roles and different institutions in both the UK and the US over the last decade. His areas of interest and expertise focus principally on the medieval period, in particular the Viking Age and the development of episcopal palaces. For the past five years Andrew was curator at the Auckland Project in County Durham, working on the NLHF-funded refurbishment of Auckland Castle. In addition to his role as Project Curator at Norwich Castle Museum, he is undertaking a part-time PhD in Archaeology at Durham University.
University Museums and Galleries
The University Museums Group has recently produced a film promoting the work of University Museums, aimed at policymakers, funders, stakeholders, university management and the museums sector. It explores similar themes to the UMG's recent advocacy document Impact and Engagment: University Museums for the 21st Century.
The film features footage from the Fitzwilliam Museum's MINARE project, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's Everything, Everywhere, Ever film, and from the Thresholds film in the Sedgwick Museum.
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