IoTAS talks in July

Isle of Thanet Archeological Society

As part of the Festival of British Archaeology, IoTAS are organising two Talks.

On Thursday, 18th July, there is a Public Talk by Peter Golding entitled "Under our Feet" (local geology).  

If you have ever wanted to know more about how our landscape was formed, and the effect it has had on our history, please come along.  The Talk is at the Lecture Hall of Christchurch University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, Broadstairs (free parking at rear of building).  Admission is £5, £3 for IOTAS members and £2.50 for students.  Doors open 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. start.

The second Talk is on Monday, 22nd July, and is at Crampton Tower Yard, Broadstairs.  It is being given by Karen Botha and Imbel Livene of Quex House and is titled "Protecting the future of our past, the way forward for the Powell Cotton Museum". Admission is £2, free to IoTAS members and again doors open at 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. start.

If either of these Talks interest you or any of the members of your organisation, please come along.  Everyone is welcome.  

More information can be found on www.iotas.org.uk

Vikings in Thanet

Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society

Just to let you know that our first Talk of the 2013 Season is on Monday, 25th February.

We all think we know about the Vikings, warriors in horned helmets who spread terror when they raided Britain!!.  But is this the true story?  

We should find out more at a Talk given by expert Helen Harrington entitled "The Vikings of the Shetland Isles - the reality behind the modern Myth".  Admission is only £2 (free to IOTAS members) and everyone is welcome  to come along.  

The Talk is at the Lecture Hall, Crampton Tower Yard, Broadstairs.,  Doors Open 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. start.  Hope to see you there.  If you need any more information visit our website at www.iotas.org.uk or visit us on facebook.

Basic Archaeology Course

For those of you who like their history well-matured, this could be just the thing...

Our friends at IoTAS (Isle of Thanet Archaelogical Society) are offering an 8 session course in basic archaelogy, running from March to November 2013 - details below.

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