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[Disclaimer: CADAS are not responsible for the content of external websites.]External Sites relating to Current Activities
Louise's blog about her experience's on the "Shakespeare's Big Dig", at Stratford.Archaeology for youngsters
There is no age limit for membership of CADAS but those under 12 must join as a family membership with a parent or guardian. In order to take part in a dig, a member must be over 12 and, until the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.But don't let that stop you from getting involved in archaeology! See these sites for other opportunities for young people:
The nearest local branches of YAC:
Local Historical Information and Organisations
Coventry Watch Museum Project - Watch Making in CoventryThe Vitual Museum, Willenhall - a site created by the Willenhall Local History Group, whose work also includes a study of World War 2 Hostels.
One of the adjacent areas to Willenhall, Whitley, also has a local history group. The Whitley Local History Group meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month, at 7.00pm at the Ibis Hotel in Abbey Road.
Another local history group, the Eastern Green History Group meet on the fourth Monday of the month. See the St. Andrew's Church parish magazine for more information, since meeting times vary between afternoons and evenings.
Coventry Family History Society - for those interested in researching their own family's history in the city.
Spon Street Conservation Area - one of a number of pages on the "Coventry Walks" site. CADAS were involved in excavations of houses in Much Park Street, prior to their demolition and rebuilding in Spon Street.
Spon End Building Preservation Trust - details of their restoration of the Weaver's House and the Black Swan Terrace, rare medieval buildings.
Historic Coventry - an informative site about the city's history.
TheCoventryPages.net - another interesting and informative website about Coventry, dedicated to its history, people and industry.
Coventry's Phoenix Initiative - information written in 2002 by George Demidowicz, then team leader (conservation and landscape) at Coventry City Council, for the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, with regard to Coventry City Council's Millennium Scheme..
Conservation and archaeology - Coventry City Council's pages relating to Archaeology and Development, Scheduled monuments, Conservation areas, Listed buildings and Tree preservation. It also includes Coventry's Historic Environment Record (HER)
CV One Ltd - The company which manages the city centre and is responsible for promoting the city.
Blue Badge Tourist Guide - sight-seeing in and around Coventry
Education - for those who would like to take their interest further
Warwick University Open StudiesThe University of Leicester
The Kent Archaeological Field School
Other Local Archaeological Societies
Birmingham & Warwickshire Archaeological SocietyKenilworth History & Archaeology Society
Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
Rugby Archaeological Society - this website no longer seems to be active but we are in the process of confirming whether there is a new site.
Solihull Archaeological Group
Northamptonshire Archaeological Society
National Organisations
The Council for British Archaeology Tells you everything you ever wanted to know about archaeology in Britain (and abroad).English Heritage, which "exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood." Has information on archaeological projects.
The Institute of Field Archaeologists - advances the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of heritage.
Rescue - The British Archaeological Trust - dedicated to working for the rights of British Archaeology
The Council for Independent Archaeology - set up 'to explore and promote ways in which amateur archaeologists and local archaeological societies can contribute more effectively to archaeology, including rescue archaeology'.
Archaeology Units
Birmingham Archaeology UnitNorthamptonshire Archaeology Unit
Warwickshire Museum Field Archaeology Projects Group, which is part of the Warwick Museum Service
Archaeology and related subjects on Television
Channel 4 - Time Team, including their visit to CoventryChannel 4 - History
"archaeology" on the BBC
"Prehistoric life" in Science/Nature section of the BBC
BBC History
Miscellaneous - some useful archaeological sites
The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (biab online) - an "interactive gateway to archaeological research. biab exists to help you find out about archaeology via the published sources. The biab online database contains datasets covering publications from AD 1695 to the present day on archaeology and the historic environment, historic buildings, maritime and industrial archaeology, environmental history, and the conservation of material culture - with a geographical focus on Britain and Ireland."Potsherd:Atlas of Roman Pottery
Roman Pottery - this is one of a number of pages on the Digital Egypt for Universities site.
Current Archaeology - the UK's bestselling archaeology magazine
Archaeology Data Service - supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources.
Portable Antiquities Scheme - promotes and co-ordinates the voluntary recording of chance archaeological finds in England and Wales.
Internet Archaeology - fully refereed e-journal for archaeologists, with an archive system. Internet Archaeology is a not-for-profit academic electronic journal, published by the Council for British Archaeology and hosted by the Department of Archaeology at the University of York (Requires subscription to access full texts but summaries available free online)
British Archaeological Jobs Resource information on courses available, as well as many other resources.
Living History
Been on a dig and now trying to imagine what life was like for the people who had lived there? How did they dress? What did they eat? How was their society organised? Check out the re-enactment societies for some ideas:Living History
The Lothene Experimental Archaeology Group - although based in Edinburgh and involved in researching and recreating aspects of life in Scotland in the 11th century, the site is a good source of other historical information (but be aware that many of their outside links need updating).
The National Association of Re-enactment Societies - a national body representing those who re-create history and also working for the benefit of those who employ and watch such representation. They aim to lead standards in safety and professionalism within historical re-enactment. Their members page provides links to a number of individual re-enactment groups.
A list of groups can also be found by searching on Current Archaeology's Archaeology Information Guide
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