2012-05-17T01:11:39+01:00http://www.finds.org.uk/contacts/staff/profile/id/1/format/jsonhttp://www.finds.org.uk/contacts/staff/profile/id/1/format/xmlhttp://www.finds.org.uk/contacts/staff/profile/id/1/format/foafhttp://www.finds.org.uk/contacts/staff/profile/id/1/format/vcfhttp://www.finds.org.uk/contacts/staff/profile/id/11RogerBlandrbland@britishmuseum.orgrbland@british-museum.ac.ukThe British MuseumGreat Russell StreetPASLondonCentral UnitWC1B 3DGGB<p>Roger instigated the formation of the Portable Antiquities Scheme in 1997. It now has more than 40 staff and covers the whole of Wales &amp; England. Originally a specialist in Roman coins, he has documented many hoards from the British Isles.</p> <p>He was recently seconded to the DCMS to handle legislation relating to the handling of Illicit Antiquities. He studied at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. </p>0207 323 8611020 7323 817143-0.12703151.522167Bland small.jpg10Central Unitenglandandwales.jpgLondon.kmlpasrgbsize2.jpg00000-00-00 00:00:0000000-00-00 00:00:00Head of Scheme and Treasure