Revisiting Worcestershire's Past
Saturday 6 April and Sunday 7 April 2024
9.30 am – 5.00 pm
St John’s Campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ
A Conference organised by the University of Worcester and Worcestershire Historical Society
Find out more:
Conference Flyer[8]
Tamworth Talk
To coincide with the Festival of British Archaeology from 15th-30th July 2023, Will Mitchell, the lead archaeologist on both community digs on the Castle Mill site in Tamworth Castle Grounds, will be delivering his talk on his findings at The Tap on Tuesday 18th July at 7pm. This promises to be a very interesting and insightful event.
The talk is taking place in the Top Tap on the second floor. No booking is necessary, but arrive early to secure your seat. Please remember it’s an over 18 only venue.
Please note that this talk is not in the Castle, it’s at the Tamworth Tap (an award-winning microbrewery which backs directly onto our herringbone wall) 29 Market Street, Tamworth. B79 7LR https://www.facebook.com/tamworthbrewingco
Lecture Speaker: Tim Clark
Tim Clark is the church historian at St. Mary's Warwick, a voluntary position, and has an MA in West Midlands History from the University of Birmingham. His book on the history of St. Mary's, Faire and Goodly Built: an incomplete history of St. Mary's Warwick, was published in April 2023, to mark the church’s 900th anniversary as a collegiate church.
Lecture Programme 2023 – 24
Introducing the Birmingham & Warwickshire Archaeological Society Lecture Programme for 2023 – 2024. Our lectures are open to members and non-members alike.
Our lectures are FREE for members and members of affiliated societies. Members do not need to book tickets.
Non-member tickets are available for £5 (+booking fee). You will find links to book tickets on Eventbrite below.
All lectures commence at 7pm unless otherwise stated.
Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children who are covered by a BWAS Family Membership must be accompanied by an adult from the same membership.
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
I met a traveller from an antique land: travels of an archaeologist in Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq
The tales of a traveller in antique lands, from the colossal memorials of Ramses II in Egypt through Jordan and Syria to the heartland of ancient civilisation in Iraq. Pella, Petra, Ain Ghazal, Kadesh, Tell Sheikh Hamad, Abu Salabikh and beyond. Sites, monuments, excavations and excavators, ancient and modern - all human life was here.
Speaker: Dr Ellen McAdam
Venue: The Wellington Pub
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Birmingham’s Buildings at Risk
Birmingham has nearly 1800 listed buildings ranging from medieval churches to 1970s office blocks, while most historic buildings in the city are used and cared for, some do become ‘at risk’ of decay and dereliction due to a variety of factors. The talk will look at the reasons why buildings become at risk and what is being done to save them looking at a range of cases from across the city.
Speaker: Chris Patrick
Venue: The Wellington Pub
Non-member tickets: Buy now
Tuesday 5th December 2023
NEW LECTURE TO BE CONFIRMED
This lecture will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting.
Speaker: Mark Roberts
Venue: The Wellington Pub
Non-member tickets: On sale soon
Tuesday 16th January 2024 (12pm - 2pm)
Encounters with Achilles: The Discovery of a Trojan War Mosaic in a Rutland Field
In 2020 a Rutland landowners walk across fields during the pandemic lockdown led to the discovery of one of the most exciting Roman mosaics in over a century. The unique example of ancient art featured scenes of Achilles and his battle with Prince Hector of Troy as told by Homer in his epic Trojan War poem The Iliad which were the first of their kind from Roman Britain. John Thomas will describe the discovery of the mosaic and its imagery and will talk about further work by University of Leicester Archaeological Services & Historic England that has revealed the wider setting of the mosaic, within an extensive villa complex.
Speaker: John Thomas
Venue: The Wellington Pub
Non-member tickets: Buy now
Tuesday 6th February 2024 (12pm - 2pm)
The progression of patronage and of the display of status: examples from the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Warwick
St. Mary's Warwick is one of the finest parish churches in England, the product of the patronage of the earls of Warwick for over three hundred years. The lecture will explore how successive earls became increasingly determined and innovative as they strove to define their legacy through building, architecture, and art, culminating in the magnificent and stunning Beauchamp chapel. Attendees are invited to join Tim for a visit to St Mary's Warwick after the lecture. The church is a 10 minute walk away from the venue.
Speaker: Tim Clark
Venue: Warwick Quaker Centre
Non-member tickets: Buy now
Archaeological Talks Day
Saturday 17 June, 2023
Join Tamworth Castle for some archaeological presentations by industry experts.
More information here: https://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/archaeological-talks-day
Black Country Society Talk: An introduction to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and interesting finds discovered in the Midlands
28th June 7.30pm
Bilston Town Hall
An introduction to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and interesting finds discovered in the Midlands by Victoria Allnatt
The Portable Antiquities Scheme was established in 1997 as a pilot scheme to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. The scheme has now recorded over 1.6 million finds on the database www.finds.org.uk. We also assist with the reporting of Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 such as the Henrican gold locket that was recently discovered in North Warwickshire. This talk will give an overview of the role of the scheme and include some of the interesting small finds that have been discovered across the Midlands region.
To celebrate the Black Country Societ's first meeting at Bilston Town Hall, there will be a free drink for all attendees.
Portable Antiquities - 28 June 2023[97]
Medieval & Later Pottery Research Group Conference- Rubbish, Recycling & Curation: the reuse and disposal of ceramics
Rubbish, Recycling & Curation: the reuse and disposal of ceramics
MLPRG One-Day Conference, 1st July 2023
The Studio, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham, B2 5EP AND online!
Surveying and excavating an ancient and Byzantine provincial backwater in Boetia - intriguing results
02.03 Update: This event has been cancelled
The Birmingham Greek Club invites you to a talk by Archie Dunn:
http://www.pxc.me.uk/greekclub/prog.html
Birmingham Heritage Week
We invite you to explore and (re)discover Birmingham’s rich history and heritage during this 10-day city-wide heritage festival. This year, 100 Birmingham based organisations and societies, involving thousands of staff and volunteer hours, will open their doors and offer events to show off what Birmingham has to offer. With over 150 events to choose from – ranging from talks, walks, workshops, outdoor performances, building tours and open days to heritage themed cycling and running tours – there is something for everyone. Discover what’s on your doorstep.
Find out more here
Building Recording Through Time
Date: 16 September 2022
Times: 10 - 4.30pm
Location: The Undercroft, Worcester Cathedral, 8 College Yar, Worcester, WR1 2LA
Join WMHBT for their conference entitled ‘Building Recording Through Time’.
They will be welcoming speakers from Historic England, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, and Birmingham Museums Trust as well as the trusts staff.
Talks will take you through a journey of building recording from the 19th century all the way up to the modern day and digital recording methods.
The day will include a catered lunch along with refreshments being provided throughout.