Book Launch and Lecture, January 28, St Philip's Cathedral
On Thursday 28 January 2016, 6pm-8pm at Birmingham Cathedral
This year Birmingham Cathedral celebrates its tercentenary with the book launch of Dr Terry Slater’s book
'The Pride of the Place: The Cathedral Church of St Philip, Birmingham 1715-2015'
Entrance to the book launch (with refreshments and a glass of wine) and an accompanying illustrated lecture: 'Ten Stories from 300 years of St Philips’ History' by Dr Slater is FREE. Details of the event and booking information can be found on this link:
BOOK LAUNCH - The Pride of the Place - Terry Slater
Fancy a walk into Birmingham's past?
Birmingham’s Hidden History: Talk and Walk with Mike Hodder and Stephanie Rátkai
Tuesday 15 September 2015, 1pm
John Lee Theatre, Birmingham and Midland Institute Lunchtime talk and guided walk (starting at 2:30) pointing out archaeological sites in the historic centre of Birmingham.
The first in the BWAS lecture series for 2015 takes us into the heart of Birmingham's medieval core, exploring the City's past through archaeological evidence. Over 20 years of archaeological excavations in the historic core of Birmingham have overturned the popular perception that Birmingham didn’t get off the ground until the 18th century. This illustrated talk by some of the archaeologists involved in these excavations will explore the wealth of archaeological information about ancient, prehistoric landscapes, medieval life and industry, and clearly perceptible and increasing industrial development in the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as archaeological evidence for the City of a Thousand Trades, including sites which have not yet been published. The talk will be followed by a guided walk pointing out sites in the historic centre of Birmingham.
Dr Mike Hodder was for many years Birmingham City Archaeologist and Stephanie Rátkai is a Birmingham-based archaeologist and pottery specialist. Both are lead experts in the archaeology, history and development of Birmingham.
Find out what else we will be talking about in the 2015 - 2016 series on our lectures page...
2015-2016 Lecture series available
Our lecture series for the next year is now available online - you can find abstracts for upcoming events on our Lectures page.
Our first this season is something a little bit different. On the 15 September at 1pm, Birmingham archaeology experts and BWAS Committee members Mike Hodder and Stephanie Rátkai will be hosting a historical walk and talk around Birmingham's archaeological highlights. This is fantastic opportunity to listen and learn about Birmingham's fascinating past through the physical remains which lie beneath the City's urban landscape. The talk will take place at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, and the guided walk will follow.
Birmingham's Hidden History: Talk and Walk with Mike Hodder and Stephanie Rátkai
Over 20 years of archaeological excavations in the historic core of Birmingham have overturned the popular perception that Birmingham didn't get off the ground until the 18th century. This illustrated talk by some of the archaeologists involved in these excavations will explore the wealth of archaeological information about ancient, prehistoric landscapes, medieval life and industry, and clearly perceptible and increasing industrial development in the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as archaeological evidence for the City of a Thousand Trades, including sites which have not yet been published. The talk will be followed by a guided walk pointing out sites in the historic centre of Birmingham.
Dr Mike Hodder was for many years Birmingham City Archaeologist.
Stephanie Rátkai is a Birmingham-based archaeologist and pottery specialist.
BWAS Lecture Programme for 2014/2015
Our lecture programme begins on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. I hope you will be able to join us for some (or all) of the lectures.
BWAS lecture programme 2014-2015