DorsetFLO
@DorsetFlo
Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Dorset. All views expressed are my own.
The link is to book one of the limited places for a flint knapping demo - there are many other activities and displays with no need to book. Just drop in! archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi…
Drop in to meet the archaeologists at a FREE event at the Dorset History Centre on Saturday 19 July, with finds to see and touch and displays on local archaeology projects. Displays and activities are available throughout the day, and more info is here: orlo.uk/ZZJeR
Owl dressed as a pilgrim with hat and drinking bottle c. 1500-49 (Rijksmuseum)
Gold and diamond ring featuring enamel decoration and a skull motif, made in England, 17th century. Collection: National Museum of Scotland. #mementomori
Join us at the Dorset History Centre today. Free event. #FestivalofArchaeology
On Saturday 19 July you can meet the archaeologists at DHC and find out about local archaeology. You can talk to volunteer groups and join in with activities for families such as badgemaking, and a chance to handle real archaeological objects. Learn more: orlo.uk/V6841
Stunning 2,000 year-old Roman emerald green glass bowl 💚 📷 The Met metmuseum.org/art/collection…
Join the FLO and colleagues from the Dorset History Centre, Dig the Street and Past Participate at the Dorset History Centre for displays and archaeological activities this Saturday from 10 to 3 archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi…
You know we can all simply press a little button now to fact-check this stuff, right?
Don't forget that our next "From the Stacks" talk is tomorrow at 12.30pm! Our Community Engagement Officer Maria will be talking about some glass-plate negatives showing life around Broadmayne in the 20th Century. Admission is free, and the talk will last 20-30 minutes. 🙌
Happy #FathersDay to all of the dads out there, or those that are sorely missed. 🙏
Last month, Archivist Claire did a 'From the Stacks' talk about the oldest record we hold here at Dorset History Centre, a charter from 965AD. 📜 For those who couldn't attend the talk, we have explained more about this wonderful charter on today's blog: orlo.uk/QV0Jc
To paraphrase (and misquote) the great philosopher Ted (Theodore) Logan: "strange things are afoot at the Circle, OK" We don't know what the big earth filled circle is, and it's not OK Excavation is now underway. Updates to follow #Durotriges25
Roman mosaic depicting an octopus (Octopus vulgaris), dating from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, originating from Villaquejida, León Province, Spain. Currently on display at the National Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Nacional) in Madrid, Spain.
An aerial photo of the #Durotriges25 archaeological trench and base camp to start your day, courtesy of Harry and his drone Happy Tuesday!
Cleaning and feature defining at #Durotriges25 There's lots of prehistoric archaeology to resolve in the trench Hopefully we'll start ditch and pit digging tomorrow!
Just who was Sarah Hutchings, and why was she praised by the Chamberlain of the Queen of Sweden and Norway in the 19th Century? Our blog reveals the answers... orlo.uk/49M9e
Today's rain has helped define a number of archaeological features at #Durotriges25 3 large pits, 7 postholes and 2 ditches anyone? Yes please 😋
The #Durotriges25 trench is taking shape Lots of potential archaeology appearing 🤩
A popular game in the 20th Century, do you remember playing any #parachute games at school? #EYAFunandGames #parachutes #kids