Looking for something to do as the nights draw in?
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking for something to do as the nights draw in?
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
Earlier this year, during the #FestivalofArchaeology, three of our brilliant archaeologists provided an opportunity to learn more about the varied work they’re involved with.
Head to the @archaeologyuk YouTube channel to watch: bit.ly/3LQtS2i
Weekend watching sorted ✅📺
Our #FestivalOfArchaeology lectures are now FREE to watch on YouTube.
Bronze, Beer & Boats: discover how volunteers at Stanwick Lakes built prehistoric log boats with ancient tools, and how the project boosted skills and wellbeing. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoYh...
Our #FestivalOfArchaeology lectures are now FREE to watch on YouTube.
Bronze, Beer & Boats: discover how volunteers at Stanwick Lakes built prehistoric log boats with ancient tools, and how the project boosted skills and wellbeing. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoYh...
This is Archaeology - Bronze, beer and boats
YouTube video by Council for British Archaeology
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August 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Weekend watching sorted ✅📺
Our #FestivalOfArchaeology lectures are now FREE to watch on YouTube.
Bronze, Beer & Boats: discover how volunteers at Stanwick Lakes built prehistoric log boats with ancient tools, and how the project boosted skills and wellbeing. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoYh...
Our #FestivalOfArchaeology lectures are now FREE to watch on YouTube.
Bronze, Beer & Boats: discover how volunteers at Stanwick Lakes built prehistoric log boats with ancient tools, and how the project boosted skills and wellbeing. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoYh...
Did you love this year’s #FestivalOfArchaeology? Or maybe you thought something was missing?🕵️
We’d love you to fill out our short, anonymous Audience Feedback Survey. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a huge difference.
Take the survey👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbafestival
We’d love you to fill out our short, anonymous Audience Feedback Survey. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a huge difference.
Take the survey👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbafestival
August 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Did you love this year’s #FestivalOfArchaeology? Or maybe you thought something was missing?🕵️
We’d love you to fill out our short, anonymous Audience Feedback Survey. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a huge difference.
Take the survey👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbafestival
We’d love you to fill out our short, anonymous Audience Feedback Survey. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a huge difference.
Take the survey👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbafestival
Listening to an epic rendition of Beowulf in the glow of the grandstand. #FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #Beowulf #Northumbria
August 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Listening to an epic rendition of Beowulf in the glow of the grandstand. #FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #Beowulf #Northumbria
⏳Today’s the final day to get 20% OFF🎉
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If you’ve enjoyed this year’s #FestivalOfArchaeology, now’s the perfect time to join the CBA and help keep the discoveries coming!
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August 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
⏳Today’s the final day to get 20% OFF🎉
If you’ve enjoyed this year’s #FestivalOfArchaeology, now’s the perfect time to join the CBA and help keep the discoveries coming!
Includes British Archaeology mag, on-demand lectures & more exclusive member benefits. Offer ends midnight!
👉 shorturl.at/xgzbB
If you’ve enjoyed this year’s #FestivalOfArchaeology, now’s the perfect time to join the CBA and help keep the discoveries coming!
Includes British Archaeology mag, on-demand lectures & more exclusive member benefits. Offer ends midnight!
👉 shorturl.at/xgzbB
The trail was officially launched last weekend as part of The Armitt and @nattrustarch.bsky.social’s Ambleside Roman Fort open day for the #FestivalOfArchaeology, with Rowan and @aliceeliz.bsky.social giving trail tours to the public, supported by an @ics.bsky.social public engagement grant.
August 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The trail was officially launched last weekend as part of The Armitt and @nattrustarch.bsky.social’s Ambleside Roman Fort open day for the #FestivalOfArchaeology, with Rowan and @aliceeliz.bsky.social giving trail tours to the public, supported by an @ics.bsky.social public engagement grant.
We’re still buzzing from our 2025 Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering! Hear from Charlotte and Liam, two of our historical reenactors on site. #festivalofarchaeology #yeavering #adgefrin #northumbria
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August 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re still buzzing from our 2025 Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering! Hear from Charlotte and Liam, two of our historical reenactors on site. #festivalofarchaeology #yeavering #adgefrin #northumbria
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I certainly enjoyed myself!!
It was great to see so many people enjoying learning more about the deeper history of some of the places we care for, and I can't wait to start planning for next year!
Huge thanks to all the properties who took part 🥰
#FestivalofArchaeology
It was great to see so many people enjoying learning more about the deeper history of some of the places we care for, and I can't wait to start planning for next year!
Huge thanks to all the properties who took part 🥰
#FestivalofArchaeology
And that’s a wrap! 😍
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
August 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I certainly enjoyed myself!!
It was great to see so many people enjoying learning more about the deeper history of some of the places we care for, and I can't wait to start planning for next year!
Huge thanks to all the properties who took part 🥰
#FestivalofArchaeology
It was great to see so many people enjoying learning more about the deeper history of some of the places we care for, and I can't wait to start planning for next year!
Huge thanks to all the properties who took part 🥰
#FestivalofArchaeology
And that’s a wrap! 😍
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
August 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
And that’s a wrap! 😍
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
Wow, what a fantastic #FestivalofArchaeology we have had!
We've had over 60 @nationaltrust.org.uk properties delivering 120 events over the last two week, ranging from guided walks and archaeology talks, to family archaeology days and live excavations.
That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends.
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
August 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends.
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Season 2 of #Bodiam100 at Bodiam Castle has officially begun! Yesterday was our induction day for our volunteers to get to know the site & we started digging today!
#OutInTheField #EastSussex #festivalofarchaeology 🏺
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social
@archsoutheast.bsky.social
#OutInTheField #EastSussex #festivalofarchaeology 🏺
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social
@archsoutheast.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Season 2 of #Bodiam100 at Bodiam Castle has officially begun! Yesterday was our induction day for our volunteers to get to know the site & we started digging today!
#OutInTheField #EastSussex #festivalofarchaeology 🏺
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social
@archsoutheast.bsky.social
#OutInTheField #EastSussex #festivalofarchaeology 🏺
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@uclarchaeology.bsky.social
@archsoutheast.bsky.social
And with that, the #FestivalOfArchaeology 2025 comes to a close!
Thank you everyone who got involved - from our sponsors, partners, and collaborators, to our speakers, event organisers, and you at home who got involved. Your support is what makes the Festival so incredible.
See you next year!
Thank you everyone who got involved - from our sponsors, partners, and collaborators, to our speakers, event organisers, and you at home who got involved. Your support is what makes the Festival so incredible.
See you next year!
August 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
And with that, the #FestivalOfArchaeology 2025 comes to a close!
Thank you everyone who got involved - from our sponsors, partners, and collaborators, to our speakers, event organisers, and you at home who got involved. Your support is what makes the Festival so incredible.
See you next year!
Thank you everyone who got involved - from our sponsors, partners, and collaborators, to our speakers, event organisers, and you at home who got involved. Your support is what makes the Festival so incredible.
See you next year!
And we're back! It's day 2 of the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend at @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social Cliffe Castle with another day of hands-on history.
Come and explore Ice Age life with @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social, Victorian crafting, the My Heritage exhibition and photo walk, and even more!
Come and explore Ice Age life with @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social, Victorian crafting, the My Heritage exhibition and photo walk, and even more!
August 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
And we're back! It's day 2 of the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend at @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social Cliffe Castle with another day of hands-on history.
Come and explore Ice Age life with @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social, Victorian crafting, the My Heritage exhibition and photo walk, and even more!
Come and explore Ice Age life with @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social, Victorian crafting, the My Heritage exhibition and photo walk, and even more!
Today is the final day of the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social #FestivalofArchaeology
It's been an absolute pleasure to get involved online, especially on #AskAnArchaeologist Day.
Here's to another great festival next year!
It's been an absolute pleasure to get involved online, especially on #AskAnArchaeologist Day.
Here's to another great festival next year!
August 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is the final day of the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social #FestivalofArchaeology
It's been an absolute pleasure to get involved online, especially on #AskAnArchaeologist Day.
Here's to another great festival next year!
It's been an absolute pleasure to get involved online, especially on #AskAnArchaeologist Day.
Here's to another great festival next year!
🎉 What a brilliant first day at our #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale at Cliffe Castle!
But we’re not done yet, join us tomorrow for Day 2!
📸 Don’t miss the My Heritage photography walk with Adam Lin & Abigail Tinnion
See you there? 👀
But we’re not done yet, join us tomorrow for Day 2!
📸 Don’t miss the My Heritage photography walk with Adam Lin & Abigail Tinnion
See you there? 👀
August 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🎉 What a brilliant first day at our #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale at Cliffe Castle!
But we’re not done yet, join us tomorrow for Day 2!
📸 Don’t miss the My Heritage photography walk with Adam Lin & Abigail Tinnion
See you there? 👀
But we’re not done yet, join us tomorrow for Day 2!
📸 Don’t miss the My Heritage photography walk with Adam Lin & Abigail Tinnion
See you there? 👀
We’ve had a fantastic 2025 Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering. Thank you to all those who came out to site, to learn and share. Particular thanks to our collaborators @arcdurham @adgefrin @aclereenactment. We’re already planning for next year! #FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #Northumbria
August 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We’ve had a fantastic 2025 Festival of Archaeology at Yeavering. Thank you to all those who came out to site, to learn and share. Particular thanks to our collaborators @arcdurham @adgefrin @aclereenactment. We’re already planning for next year! #FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #Northumbria
If you’re in the South Lakes tomorrow, head to Ambleside Roman Fort for the @nationaltrust.org.uk and The Armitt’s free #FestivalOfArchaeology open day! Our amazing @arcdurham.bsky.social students will be doing trail tours as part of the festivities - and there’s a ballista, apparently…
Ambleside Roman Fort open day 2025
<p>Get hands-on at Ambleside Roman Fort on this special open day including stalls, walk and talks, demonstrations and reenactments.
www.archaeologyuk.org
August 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you’re in the South Lakes tomorrow, head to Ambleside Roman Fort for the @nationaltrust.org.uk and The Armitt’s free #FestivalOfArchaeology open day! Our amazing @arcdurham.bsky.social students will be doing trail tours as part of the festivities - and there’s a ballista, apparently…
Step into the Ice Age this weekend! ❄️
While you’re exploring everything the #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale has to offer, don’t miss the Ice Age Art Now exhibition at Cliffe Castle, @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
🦣 See some of the oldest known art in the UK, with pieces dating back over 24,000 years.
While you’re exploring everything the #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale has to offer, don’t miss the Ice Age Art Now exhibition at Cliffe Castle, @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
🦣 See some of the oldest known art in the UK, with pieces dating back over 24,000 years.
August 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Step into the Ice Age this weekend! ❄️
While you’re exploring everything the #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale has to offer, don’t miss the Ice Age Art Now exhibition at Cliffe Castle, @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
🦣 See some of the oldest known art in the UK, with pieces dating back over 24,000 years.
While you’re exploring everything the #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale has to offer, don’t miss the Ice Age Art Now exhibition at Cliffe Castle, @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
🦣 See some of the oldest known art in the UK, with pieces dating back over 24,000 years.
Next up from the #FestivalOfArchaeology Heritage and Community hub. Jim from Hidden Histories Leicester introduces us to the fantastic work of the UK South Asian Digital Archive. Find out more about their work at 👉 uksada.co.uk
August 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Next up from the #FestivalOfArchaeology Heritage and Community hub. Jim from Hidden Histories Leicester introduces us to the fantastic work of the UK South Asian Digital Archive. Find out more about their work at 👉 uksada.co.uk
We’re here at Yeavering until 4pm! Both the sunshine and Saxons are out in full force! #Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #Northumbria
August 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We’re here at Yeavering until 4pm! Both the sunshine and Saxons are out in full force! #Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #Northumbria
Meet @bdartscentre.bsky.social , an intercultural arts hub which aims to reflect the diversity of contemporary Britain.
Find out more about their work and their exciting renovation in our little interview for the #FestivalOfArchaeology
Find out more about their work and their exciting renovation in our little interview for the #FestivalOfArchaeology
August 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Meet @bdartscentre.bsky.social , an intercultural arts hub which aims to reflect the diversity of contemporary Britain.
Find out more about their work and their exciting renovation in our little interview for the #FestivalOfArchaeology
Find out more about their work and their exciting renovation in our little interview for the #FestivalOfArchaeology
The #WatchingBrief often covers what can go wrong in archaeology.
For the #FestivalOfArchaeology we wanted to show what skilled, committed archaeologists can achieve when the system works.
Then Historic England announced the listing of WW1 pill boxes based on Chris Kolonko-Weet's work.
Our story.
For the #FestivalOfArchaeology we wanted to show what skilled, committed archaeologists can achieve when the system works.
Then Historic England announced the listing of WW1 pill boxes based on Chris Kolonko-Weet's work.
Our story.
Eight World War One Pillboxes – Grade II Listed by Historic England
YouTube video by The Watching Brief
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August 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The #WatchingBrief often covers what can go wrong in archaeology.
For the #FestivalOfArchaeology we wanted to show what skilled, committed archaeologists can achieve when the system works.
Then Historic England announced the listing of WW1 pill boxes based on Chris Kolonko-Weet's work.
Our story.
For the #FestivalOfArchaeology we wanted to show what skilled, committed archaeologists can achieve when the system works.
Then Historic England announced the listing of WW1 pill boxes based on Chris Kolonko-Weet's work.
Our story.
Another well-attended tour of site. We’ve two final tours today — come out and visit us until 4pm!
#Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
#Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
August 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Another well-attended tour of site. We’ve two final tours today — come out and visit us until 4pm!
#Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
#Yeavering #FestivalofArchaeology #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
Go say a hello to Stuart in the ACLE reenactment camp and try your hand at milling grain!
#FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
#FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
August 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Go say a hello to Stuart in the ACLE reenactment camp and try your hand at milling grain!
#FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
#FestivalofArchaeology #Yeavering #EarlyMedievalNorthumberland
Some fantastic vibes at the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend thanks to @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk and DholAcademy
August 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Some fantastic vibes at the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend thanks to @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk and DholAcademy