Derbyshire Archaeological Society Events
Derbyshire Archaeological Society
Society Events - 2010
THE 2010 WINTER PROGRAMME OF THE DERBYSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOLLOWS
Unless specifically stated all talks will be held at St Mary's Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby at 7.30pm.
Non members are welcome.
No booking needed unless specified
2010
Friday 5 March : DAS & W.E.A (Derby Branch)
The Castle in England: where did it come from and into what did it develop
Venue : In Room OL1, The University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby at 7.30pm
Speaker : Stephen A Moorhouse, BA, FSA, MIFA
The lecture will examine the latest ideas on the origin of the castle in England, how those ideas have developed and what the castle evolved into. These will be illustrated by examples from throughout the country, pulled together at the end by the results of recent work at Peak Castle and its vast contemporary landscape. The lecture will be illustrated throughout by slides.
Friday, 12 March : Architectural Section AGM followed by a talk on Shipley Hall
Lecturer: Malcolm Burrows
In a quiet place on the summit of a hill with very little to remind us of its former glories, the site and outline of Shipley Hall are delineated by modern materials. Built in the first half of the seventeenth century, the Hall was almost complete re-built in the eighteenth century and extended in the late nineteenth century. Mining subsidence caused the building to be demolished in the 1943. We shall be looking at the development of Shipley Hall and selected buildings in Shipley Park. The illustrated lecture will include photographs from the Miller Mundy family albums.
Friday 19 March : Industrial Archaeological Section AGM follwed by talk on Restoration and Beyond at Heage Windmill
Speaker: Alan Gifford
Built in 1797 the windmill eventually fell into disuse, but was fully restored in 2002. The speaker has a longstanding interest in wind and water mills and has been an enthusiastic worker in restoring Heage Windmill. Past achievements and future developments will be outlined in detail.
Friday 26 March : Archaeological research Group AGM followed by a talk on Excavations in the City of Worcester
Speaker : Paul Hudson
In 2008 archaeological work was undertaken in advance of the building of the new Worcester Library & History Centre, a stone�s throw from where the Society stayed in 2007. Although Worcester has Roman origins, until recently very little had been uncovered in the city. Over the next few months, which included a 10 week community dig, the archaeologists were overwhelmed with new information to help them rewrite their previous thoughts on Roman Worcester. Paul Hudson
took part in the community dig and was an interested observer and presents some highlights of the dig.
Friday 9 April : Local History Section AGM followed by a talk on Grace and Favour? The history and architecture of almshouses
Speaker : Anna Hallett
There are around 2500 almshouses in Great Britain, most of which were founded centuries ago, with some of them tracing their origins to the early Middle Ages when religious institutions were amongst the first to offer shelter to needy elderly people. Many others were initiated by individuals leaving money for the erection of sometimes splendid buildings. They can be found in towns, villages and remote country areas and generally provide a picturesque element in their surroundings. Almshouses come in a variety of architectural styles and often have interesting features, including coats of arms, inscriptions, dedications, statues, clock-towers and sun dials. Many have chapels and gardens. Beneficiaries were usually required to wear a special uniform and might be given small allowances of money, coal and food. However, the rules were strict and stipulated daily prayers for the souls of the donors. Only sober-living people were accepted.
Tuesday 4 May : Society AGM Followed by a talk - to be advised
Venue : Derby Museum and Art Gallery at 7:30pm
Saturday 22 May : EMIAC 79 - "The Swannington Incline"
Hosted by Leicestershire Industrial History Society at Swannington
Booking is necessary and booking form was circulated with the Society December Newsletter. Or contact A. Brittan, Tel: 01773 710133, E-mail: alan.brittan@ntlworld.com
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