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University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Archaeology NOW A new series of talks and handling sessions that focus on current archaeological work. These talks allow professional archaeologists, related specialists and community groups to share their exciting work with us as it is happening and will include local, regional, national and international projects. All talks take place in the Lecture Theatre next to the Museum at 1pm. Admission FREE. Places are limited so please book in advance with the Box Office on 0115 846 7777
Before the Spartans: Life and Death in Southern Laconia (Greece) in the Bronze Age (c. 3000-1100 BC)
New Work in Nottinghamshire
Thursday 25 October.
Emily Gillott, Andy Gaunt and David Budge - Nottinghamshire County Council Community Archaelogy Team
Dr Chrysanthi Gallou, University of Nottingham Department of Archaeology and Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies. Sparta, in southern Greece, is well known for its brave warriors of the sixth and fifth century BC. However, this lecture will provide an insight into the life and activities of the earlier people of the region (c. 3000-1100 BC) and their contacts throughout the Mediterranean. Following the talk Chrysanthi Gallou will discuss the pottery from Cyprus on display in the Museum.
Wednesday 14 November.
The team discuss some of their latest projects with community volunteers including their current audit of archaeological sites along the River Trent between Newark and Gainsborough, and their hunt for the Great Fire of Mansfield Woodhouse in 1304. Come and hear about how these discoveries are providing us with new information about the county. You can also handle objects from the excavations and find out about volunteering for future projects.
from top left: Pavlopetri; submerged Bronze Age city (C. Gallou) Community excavations (Notts Council Community Archaeology Team).