30 Jul 2025
The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Archaeology Talks!
Bradford District Museums & Galleries
We enjoyed a day of archaeology talks to celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology.
From an exhibition introduction to archaeology to fascinating deep dives into local treasures and historic buildings, the afternoon was packed with stories from the experts who know them best.
Schedule:
Ice Age Art Now: Curator Talk with Dr Jill Cook FSA, The British Museum
Curator Jill Cook spoke about the exhibition of Ice Age Art Now, which was at Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley.
Silsden Hoard with Gavin Edwards
Former Collections Manager and Archaeology curator for Bradford District Museums Galleries offered an insight into an intriguing iron-age hoard acquired by the service.
Carved Rocks with Gavin Edwards
We found out more about the mysterious carved stones that are found dotted about the moors!
Buildings Mythbusting with Dr James Wright FSA
Buildings archaeologist, author, lecturer and broadcaster, delved into the fascinating world of buildings folklore – from secret passages to ships timbers and much more…
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