Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society
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The Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society, founded in 1876, to “advance and promote the education of the public in the history, heritage and archaeology of Bristol and Gloucestershire” https://www.bgas.org.uk/
Our next Bristol Section talk is "Bristol and Lloyd George’s Land Valuation of 1909" by Richard Graydon 24 November www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Our next Bristol Section talk is "Bristol and Lloyd George’s Land Valuation of 1909" by Richard Graydon 24 November www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
Did someone mention Withington? Read more in our Transactions about Roman finds at Withington and an archaeological evaluation undertaken there by Channel 4 Television’s Time Team
programme #MosaicMonday www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
programme #MosaicMonday www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Did someone mention Withington? Read more in our Transactions about Roman finds at Withington and an archaeological evaluation undertaken there by Channel 4 Television’s Time Team
programme #MosaicMonday www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
programme #MosaicMonday www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
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It could be YOUR project or organisation - you just have to apply by 30th September - not in it .....can't win it!! socmusarch.org.uk/sma-awards-2...
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It could be YOUR project or organisation - you just have to apply by 30th September - not in it .....can't win it!! socmusarch.org.uk/sma-awards-2...
Our 2025-26 programme of FREE lectures has been published for venues in both Bristol and Gloucester - find out more here: www.bgas.org.uk/category/news
News
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September 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our 2025-26 programme of FREE lectures has been published for venues in both Bristol and Gloucester - find out more here: www.bgas.org.uk/category/news
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August 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Our Library move is complete and we have re-opened! All access details are here: www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The Library
Discover our range of specialist books and periodicals on archaeology, architecture, history, geography and local studies.
www.bgas.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our Library move is complete and we have re-opened! All access details are here: www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
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Last day to submit a proposal today!! Go on you know you want to!!
Still plenty of time to submit a proposal for our Conference in November - Deadline is 25th July - don't forget we pay speaker expenses to be there, there are also options to present remotely or by pre-record. Check out all the details on our website at socmusarch.org.uk/conference/
Conference & Awards | Society for Museum Archaeology
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July 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Last day to submit a proposal today!! Go on you know you want to!!
This discovery and excavation are the subject of our afternoon session tomorrow (5th July) at the
@BrisGlosArchSoc
symposium in Cirencester. Online tickets (£6 plus booking fee) are still available to book here: eventbrite.com/e/archaeolog...
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symposium in Cirencester. Online tickets (£6 plus booking fee) are still available to book here: eventbrite.com/e/archaeolog...
July 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This discovery and excavation are the subject of our afternoon session tomorrow (5th July) at the
@BrisGlosArchSoc
symposium in Cirencester. Online tickets (£6 plus booking fee) are still available to book here: eventbrite.com/e/archaeolog...
@BrisGlosArchSoc
symposium in Cirencester. Online tickets (£6 plus booking fee) are still available to book here: eventbrite.com/e/archaeolog...
Our in-person tickets are now all SOLD OUT ....but you can still book to attend online . Book via Eventbrite here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archaeolog...
Archaeology in Gloucestershire 2025
A Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society Symposium
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June 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our in-person tickets are now all SOLD OUT ....but you can still book to attend online . Book via Eventbrite here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archaeolog...
Bookings are now open for 'Archaeology in Gloucestershire 2025: A Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society Symposium'
July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Corinium Museum, Cirencester. #Archaeology www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Corinium Museum, Cirencester. #Archaeology www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
May 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Bookings are now open for 'Archaeology in Gloucestershire 2025: A Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society Symposium'
July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Corinium Museum, Cirencester. #Archaeology www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Corinium Museum, Cirencester. #Archaeology www.bgas.org.uk/events/event...
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Three separate finds....parts of the same object? All from a similar area in South Gloucestershire reported by finders to @findsorguk.bsky.social and acquired by Bristol Museum #FindsFriday finds.org.uk/database/art... and finds.org.uk/database/art... and finds.org.uk/database/art...
May 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Three separate finds....parts of the same object? All from a similar area in South Gloucestershire reported by finders to @findsorguk.bsky.social and acquired by Bristol Museum #FindsFriday finds.org.uk/database/art... and finds.org.uk/database/art... and finds.org.uk/database/art...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This year's presidential meeting (members only) will be hosted by John Stevens. It will consist of a walking tour of Bristol taking in three historic sites. www.bgas.org.uk/news/save-th...
UPDATE 3/5/25 Save the Date! 21 June 2025: BGAS Presidential meeting hosted by John Stevens.
This year’s presidential meeting (members only) will be hosted by John Stevens. It will consist of a walking tour of ...
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May 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This year's presidential meeting (members only) will be hosted by John Stevens. It will consist of a walking tour of Bristol taking in three historic sites. www.bgas.org.uk/news/save-th...
TEMPORARY BGAS LIBRARY CLOSURE
The temporary closure of the BGAS library has now begun.
The library is due to re-open in early July - we have asked for book return dates to be extended to 1 August 2025. www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The temporary closure of the BGAS library has now begun.
The library is due to re-open in early July - we have asked for book return dates to be extended to 1 August 2025. www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The Library
Discover our range of specialist books and periodicals on archaeology, architecture, history, geography and local studies.
www.bgas.org.uk
May 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
TEMPORARY BGAS LIBRARY CLOSURE
The temporary closure of the BGAS library has now begun.
The library is due to re-open in early July - we have asked for book return dates to be extended to 1 August 2025. www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The temporary closure of the BGAS library has now begun.
The library is due to re-open in early July - we have asked for book return dates to be extended to 1 August 2025. www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
Call to arms - what can you share about, or in, our local museums???
Calling all followers! There are multiple archaeology theme days - we'd really like to connect via #MuseumMonday and amplify archaeological content too. It might be events, projects, displays, volunteers, research - post it, tag us and we'll promote what we can #archaeology #museums
April 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Call to arms - what can you share about, or in, our local museums???
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Do you create or use heritage science data? The Heritage Science Data Service is being developed to support everyone to access, use and create new research with heritage science data. Make sure it works for you by responding to our user needs survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/HSDS_UN_Survey1
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April 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Do you create or use heritage science data? The Heritage Science Data Service is being developed to support everyone to access, use and create new research with heritage science data. Make sure it works for you by responding to our user needs survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/HSDS_UN_Survey1
Volunteering Opportunity: From Store to Store: Uncovering Gloucester’s Archaeological Treasures. Volunteers being sought at the end of April to help sort, re-box and consolidate archaeological archives in Gloucester. www.bgas.org.uk/news/volunte...
Volunteering Opportunity From Store to Store: Uncovering Gloucester’s Archaeological Treasures
Cotswold Archaeology (CA), working with the Museum of Gloucester, are looking for volunteers to help sort, re-box and consolidate the ...
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April 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Volunteering Opportunity: From Store to Store: Uncovering Gloucester’s Archaeological Treasures. Volunteers being sought at the end of April to help sort, re-box and consolidate archaeological archives in Gloucester. www.bgas.org.uk/news/volunte...
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Calling all students and those that lecture them! Spread the word - if you're studying in the UK and passionate about archaeology, you can now become a student member of the Council for British Archaeology for just £5. www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
March 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Calling all students and those that lecture them! Spread the word - if you're studying in the UK and passionate about archaeology, you can now become a student member of the Council for British Archaeology for just £5. www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
TEMPORARY BGAS LIBRARY CLOSURE
The BGAS library will be closed during May and June 2025, as the collection is to be moved by the University of Gloucestershire from their Hardwick Admin Centre to Frances Close Hall campus. See www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The BGAS library will be closed during May and June 2025, as the collection is to be moved by the University of Gloucestershire from their Hardwick Admin Centre to Frances Close Hall campus. See www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The Library
Discover our range of specialist books and periodicals on archaeology, architecture, history, geography and local studies.
www.bgas.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
TEMPORARY BGAS LIBRARY CLOSURE
The BGAS library will be closed during May and June 2025, as the collection is to be moved by the University of Gloucestershire from their Hardwick Admin Centre to Frances Close Hall campus. See www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
The BGAS library will be closed during May and June 2025, as the collection is to be moved by the University of Gloucestershire from their Hardwick Admin Centre to Frances Close Hall campus. See www.bgas.org.uk/resources/bg...
It's #FindsFriday so here's a spectacular treasure find! The Woolaston Hoard of Bronze Age gold ornaments found in 2013 and reported to @findsorguk.bsky.social - explore 3D models and read the full report here finds.org.uk/database/art...
February 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It's #FindsFriday so here's a spectacular treasure find! The Woolaston Hoard of Bronze Age gold ornaments found in 2013 and reported to @findsorguk.bsky.social - explore 3D models and read the full report here finds.org.uk/database/art...
Our Transactions are a mine of information - for #TombTuesday we'd like to share Alan Saville's presidential address 'Anatomising an Archaeological Project – Hazleton Revisited'. www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
February 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Our Transactions are a mine of information - for #TombTuesday we'd like to share Alan Saville's presidential address 'Anatomising an Archaeological Project – Hazleton Revisited'. www.bgas.org.uk/tbgas_bg/v12...
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Hidden in Spoonley Wood near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire are the remains of a Roman villa. It was excavated and heavily restored in the 1880s, but since then nature has returned. Today, its mosaic floor is protected only by a tarpaulin and overgrown corrugated iron shelter #MosaicMonday
February 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Hidden in Spoonley Wood near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire are the remains of a Roman villa. It was excavated and heavily restored in the 1880s, but since then nature has returned. Today, its mosaic floor is protected only by a tarpaulin and overgrown corrugated iron shelter #MosaicMonday
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So this went public about a year ago. A great film 😁 about a great street in a great city www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/secrets-of-w...
Secrets of Westgate Street - A new film celebrating the historic ‘beating heart’ of Gloucester - Gloucester History Festival
A new film celebrating Westgate Street, the historic 'beating heart' of Gloucester.
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 10:35 AM
So this went public about a year ago. A great film 😁 about a great street in a great city www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/secrets-of-w...
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Have you heard about our digital festival?!?! A way to get your history fix without leaving the comfort of your home. It’s an absolute bargain too!! Enjoy xxxx
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/winter-warme...
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/winter-warme...
Winter Warmer Digital Festival 2025 - Gloucester History Festival
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January 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Have you heard about our digital festival?!?! A way to get your history fix without leaving the comfort of your home. It’s an absolute bargain too!! Enjoy xxxx
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/winter-warme...
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/winter-warme...