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Monday 14 March 2005 \u2013 10.00 until 16.30
\nStevenson Lecture Theatre, British Museum, London<\/p>\n

A day conference to assess the work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme to date and look to its future beyond March 2006. Time will be set aside for open discussion.<\/p>\n

The conference is FREE but bookings are essential.<\/p>\n

If you would like further details or wish to book a place please telephone Claire Costin on 0207 323 8618 or email ccostin@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>","created":"2004-12-23 12:03:00","d":"2010-11-17 16:44:24","latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":"2010-11-17 16:44:24","golive":"2004-12-23 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2004-12-14 16:53:00","title":"Museum 'Renaissance' to be extended","id":"145","summary":"

Regional and local museums received a boost today with the announcement of \u00a317 million new funding for the Renaissance<\/STRONG> scheme, led by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. <\/P>\r\n

The announcement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will allow MLA to extend the scheme further across the country, bringing more regions in line with the North East, South West and West Midlands which are already receiving full Renaissance funding. But there is not yet enough funding to be able to implement the scheme nation-wide.<\/P>","contents":"

Regional and local museums received a boost today with the announcement of \u00a317 million new funding for the Renaissance<\/STRONG> scheme, led by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. <\/P>\r\n

The announcement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will allow MLA to extend the scheme further across the country, bringing more regions in line with the North East, South West and West Midlands which are already receiving full Renaissance funding. But there is not yet enough funding to be able to implement the scheme nation-wide.<\/P>\r\n

Museums currently in the scheme have achieved astonishing results in record time. In the first year alone, visits by school children rose by 28%, half of which were from schools in deprived areas where child poverty is high. Museums in those regions have doubled their work with community groups, exhibitions and displays have improved, visitor numbers have soared, and some \u00a37 million is being spent on improving collections.<\/P>\r\n

MLA Chair <\/B>Mark Wood<\/B> said: \"New funding is always welcome news. But we are very disappointed that regional museums are still not receiving the support they need and that there is not enough in this settlement to roll out Renaissance nation-wide. We have already shown the enormous difference that this money can make in the pilot regions, where the teams have achieved amazing results in record time. This settlement will allow us to extend this success further, but it means that the inequality in museum services for people living in different regions will continue.\"<\/P>\r\n

Mark Taylor<\/B>, Director of the Museums Association<\/B> said: \"Any additional funding is obviously good news, but many people who care about museums will feel let down by this announcement. The Chancellor had stated very clearly that Renaissance in the Regions would be rolled out nation-wide. So we are obviously disappointed that the government has not found the money to fund the programme fully. The government has recognised that many major regional museums stand in need of additional investment, so why the half measures' When the government invests in museums, they deliver impressive results. So this settlement represents a real wasted opportunity.\"<\/P>\r\n

As well as enabling the Renaissance scheme to be extended, today's funding announcement guarantees the future of the Portable Antiquities Scheme<\/STRONG> (www.finds.org.uk<\/U><\/A>), the nation's largest community archaeology programme, which helps the public to record and find out about the hundreds of hidden treasures they unearth every year.<\/P>\r\n

Mark Wood added: \"We are pleased to have secured the future of the Portable Antiquities Scheme which has been an enormous success and has helped put countless priceless objects into the country's museums. The scheme enjoys huge popular support and provides a vital link between amateur archaeologists and metal detecting enthusiasts and the museums community.\"<\/P>\r\n

Today's funding of \u00a317 million comes on top of \u00a370 million already allocated to Renaissance in 2002. It means that by 2008 the annual budget for the programme will be \u00a345 million - still \u00a315 million short of the total required.<\/P>\r\n

- ends -<\/B><\/P>\r\n
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\r\nNotes to Editors:\r\n

Press enquiries<\/B>: <\/P>\r\n

Jo O'Driscoll, Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, 020 7273 1450, 07802 181249<\/P>\r\n

MLA<\/B><\/P>\r\n

MLA is the national development agency for museums, libraries and archives, advising the government on policy and priorities for the sector. MLA's roles are to provide strategic leadership, to act as a powerful advocate, to develop capacity and to promote innovation and change. <\/P>\r\n

Renaissance <\/B><\/P>\r\n

Renaissance is MLA's groundbreaking scheme to transform England's regional museums. For the first time ever, investment from central government is enabling regional museums across the country to raise their standards and deliver real results in support of education, community development and economic regeneration.<\/P>\r\n

For further information see http:\/\/www.mla.gov.uk\/action\/regional\/00renaiss.asp<\/U><\/A>, or request a briefing sheet from the MLA press office.<\/P>\r\n

Funding requested<\/P>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

(\u00a3million)<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2003\/04<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2004\/05<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2005\/06<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2006\/07<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2007\/08<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Renaissance<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

 <\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Current funding <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

10<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

20<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Additional requested <\/P>\r\n

DCMS                              <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

 <\/TD>\r\n  <\/TD>\r\n

0<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

15<\/B><\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/B><\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Total <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

 <\/TD>\r\n  <\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

45<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

60<\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n <\/TBODY>\r\n<\/TABLE>\r\n

Funding received, December 2005<\/P>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

(\u00a3million)<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2003\/04<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2004\/05<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2005\/06<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2006\/07<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n

2007\/08<\/B><\/P><\/th>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Current funding <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

10<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

20<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Additional received<\/P>\r\n

DCMS                 &\r\nnbsp;            <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

 <\/TD>\r\n  <\/TD>\r\n

0<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

2<\/B><\/P><\/TD>\r\n

15<\/B><\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n

Total <\/P><\/TD>\r\n

 <\/TD>\r\n  <\/TD>\r\n

30<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

32<\/P><\/TD>\r\n

45<\/P><\/TD>\r\n <\/TR>\r\n <\/TBODY>\r\n<\/TABLE>\r\n\r\n","created":"2004-12-14 16:53:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-12-14 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2010-11-17 16:48:24","title":"Finds Roadshows – A Success!","id":"142","summary":"On Saturday 27 November 2004 the Portable Antiquities Scheme ran finds identification and recording roadshows in Colchester, Donington, Exeter, Reading, Shropshire, Wrexham and York. In many cases other events were organised to coincide with the Roadshows, often attracting more people to come along. \nIn total these events were attended by more than 1100 people \u2013 adults and children alike. In some cases they queued for more than an hour to ensure their discoveries were properly identified and recorded! On the day almost 900 finds were seen by the Finds Liaison Officers, of which over 390 were recorded.","contents":"

On Saturday 27 November 2004 the Portable Antiquities Scheme ran finds identification and recording roadshows in Colchester, Donington, Exeter, Reading, Shropshire, Wrexham and York. In many cases other events were organised to coincide with the Roadshows, often attracting more people to come along.<\/p>\n

In total these events were attended by more than 1100 people \u2013 adults and children alike. In some cases they queued for more than an hour to ensure their discoveries were properly identified and recorded! On the day almost 900 finds were seen by the Finds Liaison Officers, of which over 390 were recorded.<\/p>\n


Colchester
<\/strong>Bill Wyman\u00a0 \u2013 rock legend and metal-detectorist \u2013 opened the Finds Roadshow at Colchester Castle Museum. Bill is a great fan of the Portable Antiquities Scheme and regularly records his finds with the team in Suffolk.<\/p>\n

Besides the Roadshow people had the opportunity to meet \u2018real\u2019 Romans of the Colchester Roman Society and learn about Roman crafts and pottery. There was even the opportunity to dress up as Roman soldier! Philip Wise (Curator of Archaeology) gave tours of the museum and its galleries, and experts were also on hand to provide information about Countryside Stewardship Schemes.<\/p>\n

Many objects were seen by the Finds Liaison Officers including a Roman key, a fifteenth-century silver gilt pilgrims badge (now declared Treasure) and a Mesolithic tranchet axe, as well as several interesting Roman and Iron Age coins.\u00a0<\/p>\n


Donington
<\/strong>At Donington le Heath Manor House in Leicestershire there was lots to do for the public who came along to the Finds Roadshow. Local experts were on hand to talk about their work and there were hands-on-activities, including \u2018dig boxes\u2019 and an archaeological excavation simulation. Finds displays were organised by local fieldwalkers Kate Don and Mick Morris and members of the Leicester Search Society and the Meton and Belvoir Search Society. Wendy Scott (Leicestershire & Rutland Finds Liaison Officer) was really pleased with the displays - \u2018the fieldwalkers and both metal-detecting clubs put on excellent and varied displays, which gave visitors a really good idea of the types of objects that turn up\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0
\"Finds
\nThe Finds Liaison Officers are kept busy recording finds at the Donnington Roadshow<\/p>\n

Although the Roadshow was quieter than anticipated \u2013 perhaps due to people going Christmas shopping \u2013 143 people attended the event.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Fitting
\nThe copper-alloy fitting with rock crystal \u2013 one of the finds recorded at the Donnington Roadshow.<\/p>\n


Exeter<\/strong>
\nNicky Powell (Devon Finds Liaison Officer) declared the Finds Roadshow at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter \u2018a phenomenal success\u2019! The South-West Finds Liaison Officers were overwhelmed by the response of local finders who attended the event and recorded their finds.\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\"Kurt
\nFinds Liaison Officers recording finds at the Exeter Roadshow<\/p>\n

Besides the Finds Roadshow local author and finds specialist Brian Read was on hand to talk about metal-detecting and his publications. There was also a display of metal-detecting finds found by local people. Children had the opportunity to handle real archaeological finds and dress up as Romans!<\/p>\n

\"The
\nDressing up as Romans<\/p>\n

Reading
<\/strong>It was a slow day for the Finds Liaison Officers in Reading, although lots of visitors were attracted to other events in the museum which had been organised to coincide with the Finds Roadshow. These including spinning and weaving activities, pot making, face painting, coin striking and the opportunity to dress up in historical costume. Indeed, 399 people visited the museum!<\/p>\n

\"Finder
\nThe finders were kept busy at the Museum of Reading!<\/p>\n

This said several interesting finds were brought in for recording including a Medieval copper-alloy openwork knife handle with heraldic motif and a gold Iron Age stater.<\/p>\n

\"Iron
\nThe gold Iron Age coin recorded at the Reading Roadshow<\/p>\n


Shrewsbury
<\/strong>The Finds Roadshow at Shrewsbury was a half day event organised to coincide with a conference about recent archaeological work in Shropshire, and provided an extra attraction for conference goers. A small display of local finds, including some metal-detected finds, was also organised.<\/p>\n

Whilst there was a fee to go to the conference the Finds Day was FREE and the small team of Finds Liaison Officers were kept busy recording finds including some rather nice Bronze Age objects and beautiful a gold seventh-century pendent - consequently reported as potential Treasure. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Gold
\nThe Anglo-Saxon gold pendant<\/p>\n

Wrexham
<\/strong>Mark Lodwick (Finds Co-ordinator, Wales) and the staff of Wrexham County Borough Museum had an unbelievably busy day in North Wales. Over 500 finds were brought in for recording, including a Bronze Age socketed gouge and a Medieval finger ring. Mark was particularly pleased that the finder has not cleaned out the socket of the gouge, which might help provide vital clues about the object.<\/p>\n

\"Axehead\u00a0
\nThe uncleaned socketed gouge recorded at the Wrexham Roadshow
\n\u00a0
\nAs with the Finds Roadshows elsewhere other activities were organised to coincide with the event, including a finds display and hands-on archaeological activities for younger children, such as a mini dig!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\"Display
\nA display cabinet of local metal-detected finds at the Wrexham Roadshow<\/p>\n


York
<\/strong>The Finds Liaison Officers at the Finds Roadshow in York had a busy morning, but in the afternoon it was dead! York was busy with Christmas shoppers and it was felt that this may have put off people coming into the city for the Roadshow. The Roadshow was also being filmed as part of a documentary about a significant find reported to Simon Holmes (North and East Yorkshire Finds Liaison Officer) and this might have put off the camera shy. Do such people exist'<\/p>\n

\"FLOs
\nThe Finds Liaison Officers recording finds at the York Finds Roadshow<\/p>\n

Amongst the finds reported included two items of potential Treasure, several Roman and Medieval coins, a Roman trumpet brooch and a rather nice Medieval buckle and plate (now in three parts). People visiting the Finds Roadshow were also able to enjoy demonstrations of Roman armour and handle archaeological objects from the Museum\u2019s reserve collection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Medieval
\nThe Medieval buckle and plate<\/p>\n

All in all the Roadshows were great success. Lots of people offered finds in for identification and recording and no doubt many would have not done so had the Roadshows not been organised. It was also a good opportunity for the Finds Liaison Officers to get together, share their experience, learn more and meet new people.
\n\u00a0<\/p>","created":"2004-12-03 13:18:00","d":"2010-11-17 16:48:24","latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":"2010-11-17 16:48:24","golive":"2004-12-03 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2004-11-26 15:26:00","title":"The tales that Treasure can tell....","id":"140","summary":"Museum experts will be on hand to identify whether you have uncovered hidden treasure at the Portable Antiquities Finds Roadshow, Saturday 27th November, 11am 3pm, Wrexham County Borough Museum.","contents":"

Museum experts will be on hand to identify whether you have uncovered hidden treasure at the Portable Antiquities Finds Roadshow, Saturday 27th November, 11am 3pm, Wrexham County Borough Museum.<\/p>\r\n

Mark Lodwick, Finds Co-ordinator Wales based at the National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff and Karina Kucharski, County Archaeologist will be available to identify and reveal the history behind objects found.  There will also be hands-on archaeological activities for younger children, including a mini dig.<\/p>\r\n

\r\n

"Archaeology is all around us."<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

said Mark Lodwick, Finds Co-ordinator Wales.<\/p>\r\n

Many thousands of interesting objects are found every year, many by people out walking, gardening or going about their daily work. Such discoveries are a significant source of information that helps us make sense of our past.<\/p>\r\n

The Portable Antiquities Scheme (www.finds.org.uk<\/a>) is a voluntary recording scheme for archaeological objects found by members of the public.  The Scheme was established to promote the recording of chance finds and broaden awareness of the importance of such objects for understanding our past.<\/p>\r\n

The Portable Antiquities Roadshow is free entry<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Entry to the National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.<\/p>\r\n

For further information please contact:<\/p>\r\n

Julie Richards, Press Officer, National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff<\/p>\r\n

direct line: 029 2057 3185 email: Julie.richards@nmgw.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n

STRAEON TRYSOR...<\/p>\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n

Sioe Pen Ffordd Henebion Cludadwy<\/p>\r\n

Bydd arbenigwyr amgueddfaol wrth law i helpu i ddweud a ydych chi wedi datguddio trysor cudd ai peidio yn Sioe Pen Ffordd yr Henebion Cluadadwy, ddydd Sadwrn 27 Tachwedd, 11am – 3pm yn Amgueddfa Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam. Mynediad am ddim.
\r\n
\r\nBydd Mark Lodwick, Cydlynydd Canfyddiadau Cymru, sy’n gweithio yn yr Amgueddfa ac Oriel Genedlaethol, Caerdydd, a Karina Kucharski, Archaeolegydd y Sir, ar gael i enwi’r darnau a ffeindiwyd a datgelu’r hanes y tu ôl iddyn nhw. Bydd yna weithgareddau archaeoleg ymarferol ar gyfer plant iau hefyd, gan gynnwys cloddfa fach.<\/p>\r\n

“Mae archaeoleg ym mhob man. Mae pob yn ffeindio miloedd o bethau diddorol bob blwyddyn, pobl sydd allan yn cerdded, yn garddio neu’n mynd o gwmpas eu gwaith pob dydd yw’r rhan fwyaf ohonyn nhw. Mae darganfyddiadau fel hyn yn rhoi gwybodaeth bwysig i ni i’n helpu ni wneud synnwyr o’n gorffennol,” meddai Mark Lodwick, Cydlynydd Canfyddiadau Cymru.<\/p>\r\n

Cynllun cofnodi gwirfoddol ar gyfer darnau archaeolegol sy’n cael eu ffeindio gan y cyhoedd yw’r Cynllun Henebion Cluadadwy (www.finds.org.uk<\/a>).  Cafodd y Cynllun ei sefydlu i annog pobl i gofnodi darganfyddiadau ar hap ac ehangu ar ein gwybodaeth am bwysigrwydd y darnau hyn wrth ddeall ein gorffennol.<\/p>\r\n

Mae mynediad i’r Amgueddfa ac Oriel Genedlaethol, Caerdydd, am ddim diolch i gefnogaeth Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru.
\r\nAm ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â:<\/p>\r\n

Julie Richards, Swyddog y Wasg, yr Amgueddfa ac Oriel Genedlaethol
\r\nLlinell uniongyrchol: 029 2057 3185 e-bost: Julie.richards@aocc.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Jonathan Gammond, Amgueddfa Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam
\r\nLlinell uniongyrchol:01978 317978
\r\ne-bost: jonathan.gammond@wrexham.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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COLCHESTER \u2013 DONINGTON \u2013 EXETER \u2013 READING SHREWSBURY \u2013 WREXHAM \u2013 YORK<\/p>\n

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2004
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n

11am - 4pm Have you ever found an archaeological object and want to know what it is' Bring it along to a \"Finds Roadshow\" near you where experts will be on hand to identify your finds.<\/p>\n


Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex<\/strong> (www.colchestermuseums.org.uk<\/a>). Bill Wyman, rock star and metal-detectorist, hope to attend and open the event! Besides the Finds Roadshow there will be an opportunity to meet real Romans (of the Colchester Roman Society) and demonstrations of Roman crafts. Children will be able to dress up as Romans and learn about Roman pottery through hands on activities. Philip Wise (Curator of Archaeology) will be giving tours of the galleries to see the museum\u2019s highlights and there will be experts on hand to provide information about Countryside Stewardship Schemes. For more information contact Caroline McDonald (Essex Finds Liaison Officer) on 01206 282929 or caroline.mcdonald@colchester.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Everyone bringing along an object for identification will receive FREE entry to the museum.
\"Roger<\/p>\n

Donington le Heath Manor House, Coalville, Leicestershire<\/strong> (the site has its own car park and restaurant). As well as the Finds Roadshow there will be the \u2018Found in Leicestershire\u2019 display of metal-detected and field-walked finds. Local experts will be on hand to display additional finds and talk about their work. There will be a range of hands-on activities including dig boxes and an excavation simulation. Also, various people will talk about archaeology in the East Midlands. For more information contact Peter Liddle on 0116 264 5810 or pliddle@leics.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street, Exeter, Devon.<\/strong> Besides the Finds Roadshow local author and finds specialist Brian Read will be on hand to talk about metal-detecting and his publications. There will also be a display of metal-detector finds found by local people. Activities for children will include the chance to dress up as a Roman and handle real archaeological finds! For more information contact Nicky Powell (Devon FLO) on 01392 665983 or Nicola.powell@exeter.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Museum of Reading, The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire<\/strong> (there are car parks near by and the building is fully accessible for people with disabilities). Other events organised in conjunction with the Finds Roadshow include spinning and weaving activities, pot making, face painting, coin-striking and the opportunity to dress up in historical costume! For more information contact Kate Sutton (Berkshire & Oxfordshire FLO) on 01635 30511 or ksutton@westberks.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0 \"Kurt\"<\/p>\n

Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire<\/strong> from 2pm - 4pm<\/strong> (parking available at Shirehall). This Finds Roadshow is part of the Shropshire Archaeological Day School, a small conference to highlight recent archaeological work. On display there will be a small collection of archaeological\/metal-detected finds. Whilst the Finds Roadshow is FREE tickets for the conference cost \u00a39.00 and need to be purchased in advance. For further information contact Peter Reavill (Herefordshire & Shropshire Finds Liaison Officer) on 01584 813641 or Peter.Reavill@shropshire-cc.gov.uk<\/a>. For more information about the Day School contact Hugh Hannaford on 10743 255352 or hugh.hannaford@shropshire-cc.gov.uk<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wrexham County Borough Museum, County Buildings, Regent Street, Wrexham<\/strong> (www.wrexham.gov.uk\/heritage<\/a> or www.wrecsam.gov.uk\/amgueddfeydd<\/a>). Besides the Finds Roadshow there will also be hands-on-archaeological activities for younger children, including a mini dig! For more information contact Jonathan Gammond (Wrexham Borough County Museum) on 01978 317978 or Jonathan.gammond@wrexham.gov.uk<\/a> or Mark Lodwick (Finds Co-ordinator, Wales) on 029 2057 3226 or mark.lodwick@nmgw.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York<\/strong> (the nearest car park is Marygate, opposite the Museum Gardens). As well as the Finds Roadshow Simon Holmes (North & East Yorkshire FLO) will be giving talks, and demonstration of Roman Armour in the museum\u2019s Roman Galleries throughout the day. There will also be an opportunity to handle archaeological objects from the museum\u2019s reserve collections. For more information contact Simon Holmes or Dave Evans on 01904 687668\/687666 or simon.holmes@ymt.org.uk<\/a> \/ david.evans@ymt.org.uk<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","created":"2004-11-09 16:11:00","d":"2010-11-17 16:55:38","latitude":"51.519","longitude":"-0.1265","updated":"2010-11-17 16:55:38","golive":"2004-11-09 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2010-11-17 16:58:04","title":"Report Launch successful, Hawkshead Independent Review released.","id":"135","summary":"Tuesday 26th October, saw Estelle Morris MP, Minister of State for the Arts and Mark Wood, Chairman of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council attend the Roman Amphitheatre at London's Guildhall to launch two major reports. This event saw the presence of members of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Department for Culture Media and Sport, the National Council for Metal Detecting alongside press reporters from most of the national press. The Portable Antiquities Scheme report summarises the work of the Scheme in it's first year of nationwide coverage, documenting the amazing figure of 47000 objects being recorded on the online database (http:\/\/www.findsdatabase.org.uk<\/a>).","contents":"

Tuesday 26th October, saw Estelle Morris MP, Minister of State for the Arts and Mark Wood, Chairman of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council attend the Roman Amphitheatre at London's Guildhall to launch two major reports. This event saw the presence of members of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Department for Culture Media and Sport, the National Council for Metal Detecting alongside press reporters from most of the national press. The Portable Antiquities Scheme report summarises the work of the Scheme in it's first year of nationwide coverage, documenting the amazing figure of 47000 objects being recorded on the online database (http:\/\/www.findsdatabase.org.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The DCMS' 2002 Treasure Report, showcases the 240 finds that meet the criteria of the 1996 Treasure Act, with the Wheathampstead hoard acting at the centre piece. Of these artefacts, around 45% of these have been acquired by local and national museums. The recent establishment of the Headley Trust Treasure Acquisition Fund, will aid many museums that in the past have been unable to acquire significant finds. (This will be reflected within the Treasure Report for 2004, when it's impact can be quantified.)
\"The
\nMs. Morris welcomed the announcement of the two reports and the continuing success of the Scheme, and was able to view some of London's archaeological Heritage and 6 major artefact discoveries that were featured within the reports. The thrill of discovery and the importance of these finds was explained to Ms. Morris by some of the finders, with experts from the British Museum, St Albans Museum and the Portable Antiquities Scheme on hand to answer her questions. The Minister said as she announced the reports, \"I would like to say thank you to all those people who go out in inclement weather to look for treasure. I hope many of the objects will join years of heritage in our museums and continue to tell the stories of our civilisation.\"\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\"HedleyIn the past year, 2300 people have been able to get involved with the scheme and record their objects. The subsequent increase in both treasure and non-treasure was\u00a0 described by Ms Morris as a \"testament to the effectiveness of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.\"\u00a0 The Scheme allows public participation in Archaeology, something that is not an easy task to achieve. Mark Wood, Chairman of MLA stated in his opening address that, \"With nearly 50,000 items logged last year it provides an amazing record of some truly extraordinary discoveries and as the country's largest community archaeology project it does more than any other scheme to democratise history and open up the past to people from all walks of life.\"\u00a0
\n\u00a0
Hedley Swain, Mark Wood and Estelle Morris<\/strong> (Picture - Dan Pett)

\nWednesday 27th October, saw the Scheme release the Independent Review of its impact, commissioned by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and conducted by Hawkshead Archaeology and Conservation. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the Scheme's work, and what action will be needed. Several of the findings have been addressed already, with extensive work planned for the database, website and our education initiatives.<\/p>\n

The Portable Antiquities Scheme has had a successful year and is going from strength to strength. In the past 12 months, the Scheme has assisted with the excavation of a Viking Cemetery in Cumbria, the discovery of a Viking site in Yorkshire, the opening of a successful touring exhibition and several \"Finds Days\" around the country.\u00a0

\"Ms.<\/p>\n

Estelle Morris with the Wheathampstead Hoard<\/strong> - (Picture Jonathan Goldberg)

\nDatabase usage has exceeded 2.8 million hits for the month of October with 300,000 pages served to the public; the Scheme's web presence is increasing on a monthly basis as shown within the report itself. The site remains our best tool for the dissemination of the information that we are collecting.
\n\u00a0
\nThe Scheme only succeeds due to the efforts of the finders to record their heritage and the skills of it's staff. If you have found an archaeological object and would like to get it recorded, then contact your local Finds Liaison Officer or contact us at info@finds.org.uk<\/a>.
\nTo download the Annual Report 2003 - 2004, click here<\/a>.
\nTo download the Treasure Report 2002, click here<\/a>. (External link to DCMS)
\nTo download the Hawkshead Review 2004, click here for the report <\/a>\/ appendices<\/a><\/p>","created":"2004-10-27 16:56:00","d":"2010-11-17 16:58:04","latitude":"51.5179","longitude":"-0.096027","updated":"2010-11-17 16:58:04","golive":"2004-10-27 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2004-10-25 15:55:00","title":"Portable Antiquities Scheme Annual Report 2003\/4 launched by Arts Minister","id":"139","summary":"Today (Tuesday 26 October 2004) Estelle Morris (Minister of State for the Arts) launched the Portable Antiquities Scheme Annual Report 2003\/4 and the Treasure Annual Report 2002 at London\u2019s Roman Amphitheatre.","contents":"

Today (Tuesday 26 October 2004) Estelle Morris (Minister of State for the Arts) launched the Portable Antiquities Scheme Annual Report 2003\/4 and the Treasure Annual Report 2002 at London\u2019s Roman Amphitheatre.<\/P>\r\n

Both reports outline recent archaeological discoveries, most of which have been found by the public, including a post-medieval witch bottle from Navenby in Lincolnshire, a medieval silver brooch from Pitsford in Northamptonshire and a hoard of Iron Age coins found at Thurnham in Kent. These were amongst several objects on display at the launch. Estelle Morris also had the opportunity to speak to finders and learn more about the work of the Scheme and its Finds Liaison Officers.<\/P>\r\n

The launch highlighted the importance of the Portable Antiquities Scheme\u2019s Finds Liaison Officers in encouraging the reporting of Treasure and other archaeological finds for public benefit, as well as giving the public the opportunity to get involved and learn more about archaeology and the past.  <\/P>\r\n

There will be more news on this story tomorrow\u2026<\/P>\r\n

Click here if you would like to download a pdf of the Portable Antiquities Scheme Annual Report 2003\/4<\/A> or the Treasure Annual Report 2002<\/A>.

<\/EM>Click here for the press releases published about the event by the Department of Culture, Media & Sport<\/A> and the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council<\/A>. <\/P>\r\n

Click here<\/A> if you would like to see images of the finds on display at the press launch or learn more about them. <\/P>","created":"2004-10-25 15:55:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-10-25 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2004-10-22 12:11:00","title":"West Berkshire Museum is 100 years old!","id":"134","summary":"On 26th October 2004 West Berkshire Museum celebrates its 100th Birthday as Newbury\u2019s public Museum. To celebrate a day crammed with activity on is promised. Magic, Punch and Judy and music from Wantage Silver Band. Meet historical characters, from Edwardian gentry to Medieval sword fighters. Take part in the balloon race and see inside a fire engine. (The Fire Brigade were always present at public functions in the early 20th century!)
","contents":"

West Berkshire Museum is 100 years old!<\/P>\r\n

On 26th October 2004 West Berkshire Museum celebrates its 100th Birthday as Newbury\u2019s public Museum. To celebrate a day crammed with activity on is promised. Magic, Punch and Judy and music from Wantage Silver Band. Meet historical characters, from Edwardian gentry to Medieval sword fighters. Take part in the balloon race and see inside a fire engine. (The Fire Brigade were always present at public functions in the early 20th century!)<\/P>\r\n

On this day only you can also see West Berkshire\u2019s most exciting recent find, a hoard of Bronze Age gold.<\/P>\r\n

The programme for this exciting day is as follows\u2026<\/P>\r\n

Programme
10:30 - 10:45 Punch & Judy
11:45 - 12:15  Magic Show
1:15 - 1:30   Punch & Judy
1:30 - 3:00  Wantage Silver Band
2:00 - 3:15   Enter the Balloon Race*
2:30 - 3:00  Magic Show
3:30    Balloon Race Launch
3:45 - 4:00   Punch and Judy
4:00 - 4:30  Magic Show
5:00 - 7:00   Toast the Museum! Late Night Opening<\/P>\r\n

* The Balloon Race Launch will take place at 3:30. The first 100 children to collect their entry cards from the Museum at 2:00 will enter their balloon in a race to win a mystery prize.<\/P>\r\n

If you really can\u2019t make it along on Tuesday there will be lots of other fun Birthday activities throughout Half Term. The Museum is normally open 10:00 \u2013 16:00 and is not open on Sunday.<\/P>\r\n

For more information please call 01635 30511 or visit www.westberkshiremuseum.org.uk<\/A><\/P>\r\n

Notes to editor:<\/P>\r\n

The Museum still resides in the Grade I 17th century Cloth Hall and now also extends into the Granary building.<\/P>\r\n

One hundred years after Jonathan Hutchinson, curator of Haslemere Educational Museum, officially opened the Museum to the public, the Museum continues to care for the area\u2019s historically significant objects, attracting visitors from all over the country and helping local people to understand and appreciate their cultural heritage.
<\/P>","created":"2004-10-22 12:11:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-10-22 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2004-10-06 14:18:00","title":"Medieval Lives. The Isle of Wight during the Middle Ages","id":"133","summary":"The Newport Guildhall Museum of Island History is set to highlight the history of the Island’s Middle Ages. The exhibition titled “Medieval Lives. The Isle of Wight during the Middle Ages” will be open to the public from Monday 8th November 2004.","contents":"

The Newport Guildhall Museum of Island History is set to highlight the history of the Island’s Middle Ages. The exhibition titled “Medieval Lives. The Isle of Wight during the Middle Ages” will be open to the public from Monday 8th November 2004.<\/P>\r\n

The exhibition will include a detailed look at daily life in the Middle Ages, displaying Archaeological objects, reproduction objects as well as charters, on loan from the County Record Office, dating to the Medieval period. The exhibition will also look at the work that is being done by the Isle of Wight Council Museum Service, the Isle of Wight Archaeological Centre and the Young Archaeologists Club. <\/P>\r\n

Two Island Metal Detecting Clubs, the Isle of Wight Metal Detecting Club and the Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club, will be displaying a diverse range of their Medieval finds, and there will also be a display relating to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This will detail the work that Frank Basford, Island Archaeologist and Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, is doing to record the Island’s archaeological finds. The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a voluntary recording scheme for archaeological objects found by members of the public. Every year many thousands of objects are discovered, many of these by metal detector users, but also by people whilst out walking, gardening or going about their daily work. Such discoveries offer an important source for understanding our past.<\/P>\r\n

As well as having plenty of objects on display, there will also be hands-on activities for children to participate in, such as ‘Design a Heraldic Shield’, ‘Try on a Medieval Hood’ and Medieval themed colouring in sheets.<\/P>\r\n

The exhibition will remain open until Sunday 3rd April 2005.
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Contact: Rachel Silverson   01983 823433  rachel.silverson@iow.gov.uk<\/A> <\/P>\r\n

Additional Information
Museum of Island History
Guildhall
High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO3O 1TY<\/P>\r\n

Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat  10.00-17.00
Sun  11.00-15.30<\/P>\r\n

Admission:
Adult \u00a31.80, Children \u00a31.00, Families \u00a34.00, Senior Citizens \u00a31.00<\/P>","created":"2004-10-06 14:18:00","d":null,"latitude":null,"longitude":null,"updated":null,"golive":"2004-10-06 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":null,"un":null},{"datePublished":"2004-10-01 00:51:00","title":"Museum Archaeology: Would You Vote For It?","id":"132","summary":"

Society of Museum Archaeologists Annual conference
Museum Archaeology: Would You Vote For It'
Tempest Anderson Hall, The Yorkshire Museum,
York
4th \u2013 6th November 2004<\/P>","contents":"

Society of Museum Archaeologists - Annual Conference
Museum Archaeology: Would You Vote For It'
Tempest Anderson Hall, The Yorkshire Museum, York on the 4th \u2013 6th November 2004<\/P>\r\n

DRAFT CONFERENCE PROGRAMME<\/P>\r\n

THURSDAY 4th NOVEMBER
1.00\u20132.00:  Arrival and registration
Welcome to the Conference \u2013 Janet Barnes, Chief Executive, York Museums Trust
Putting Collections Back at the Heart of York Museums \u2013 Mary Kershaw, York Museums Trust<\/P>\r\n

NEW INITIATIVES IN MUSEUM ARCHAEOLOGY
2.30\u20135.30
Art and Archaeology of Lincolnshire \u2013 Thomas Cadbury, Lincoln City and County Museum
New Galleries at Doncaster Museums \u2013 Peter Robinson, Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
Developing the Role of Collections in English Heritage \u2013 Martin Allfrey, Head of Collection Development, English Heritage
What\u2019s in Store' Liberating York\u2019s Archaeological Collections \u2013 Andrew Morrison, Curator for Access \u2013 Archaeology, York Museums Trust
Integrating SMR, Museum and Commercially Generated Data: the Yorkshire Experience  Steve Roskams, University of York<\/P>\r\n

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
7.00\u20139.30
Welcome \u2013 Hedley Swain, Chair of the Society of Museum Archaeologists
Keynote Address \u2013 Peter Addyman
Buffet and wine reception in The Yorkshire Museum<\/P>\r\n

FRIDAY 5th NOVEMBER<\/P>\r\n

SOCIAL INCLUSION
9.00\u201311.10
\u2018Me Too'\u2019 Archaeology and Social Inclusion \u2013 Alison Bodley, Co-ordinator of the Young Archaeologists Club
Touching Our Past \u2013 Social Inclusion through the Portable Antiquities Scheme \u2013 Ceinwen Paynton, Education Officer, Portable Antiquities Scheme
Pride of Place: Heritage and the New Cultural Agenda for Regeneration \u2013 Nigel Mills, Creswell Crags Heritage Trust
Archaeology and London\u2019s diversity: Hindu finds from the River Thames \u2013 Nikola Burden, Museum of London<\/P>\r\n

HUMAN REMAINS
11.10\u201312.00:  Current Research on Archaeological Human Remains in Scotland: National Museums\u2019 of Scotland Initiatives and Involvement
Alison Sheridan, National Museums of Scotland
The Treatment of Human Remains Disturbed from Christian Burial Grounds \u2013 Joseph Elders, Church of England
12.00:  Society of Museum Archaeologists\u2019 Annual General Meeting <\/P>\r\n

THE POLITICAL AGENDA
2.00\u20135.15
Responsible Archaeology is valuable Archaeology: The Need for Museum Archaeology to Live up to its Responsibilities if it is to Thrive
Maurice Davies, The Museums Association
Campaigning for Archaeology: All Together Now' \u2013 Mike Heyworth, Director, Council for British Archaeology
To be confirmed \u2013 A speaker from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
To be confirmed \u2013 A speaker from English Heritage
The British Museum\u2019s role in championing World archaeology during Political Crises \u2013
Speaker to be confirmed from The British Museum
5.45\u20137.15:  Wine Reception hosted by the Council for British Archaeology
8.00 : Conference Dinner at Marzano, 2 Lendal, York <\/P>\r\n

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER
9.00\u201312.00
Subterranean York 
The Jorvik Viking Centre and York Minster both address the challenges of interpreting subterranean remains in very different situations and in very different ways.<\/P>\r\n

At 9am Dr. Richard Hall, Deputy Director of York Archaeological Trust will meet us at the Jorvik Viking Centre, a recreated Viking street on the site of the original excavation. <\/P>\r\n

At 11am Louise Hampson, Collections Manager for the Dean & Chapter, will take us
around the York Minster Undercroft where substantial Roman & Medieval architectural
remains sit side by side, and much of the Minster\u2019s rich collection is displayed.<\/P>\r\n

CONFERENCE BOOKING FORM
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Please tick as required and send a cheque in pounds sterling payable to the Society of Museum Archaeologists with this booking form to:
Elizabeth A. Walker,
SMA Conference,
Dept. of Archaeology & Numismatics,
National Museums & Galleries of Wales,
Cathays Park,
Cardiff,
CF10 3NP.<\/P>\r\n

Conference Attendance (Both days)
SMA Member   \u00a345.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.
Non-Member   \u00a355.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.
Student\/Unwaged  \u00a325.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/P>\r\n

Conference Attendance (Friday only)
SMA Member   \u00a335.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.
Non-Member   \u00a345.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.
Student\/Unwaged  \u00a320.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/P>\r\n

Subterranean York (Saturday)
Minster Admission Fee  \u00a33.00 \u2026\u2026\u2026...<\/P>\r\n

The conference dinner will be paid for on the night. <\/P>\r\n

I wish to attend the Conference Dinner'  Yes \/ No<\/P>\r\n

Please advise if you have any dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian, vegan etc.
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