More birds and tesserae
Other additions this week have been Kath’s double bird carving, which complements one on an opposing pillar and helps to complete a bird theme for the whole ‘arch’. Meanwhile in […]
Other additions this week have been Kath’s double bird carving, which complements one on an opposing pillar and helps to complete a bird theme for the whole ‘arch’. Meanwhile in […]
At last all the Dead Æthels have arrived in heaven (not a phrase you hear everyday). The Æthels were King Alfred’s dad Æthelwulf, and his elder brothers Æthelstan, Æthelbold, Æthelberht […]
For this last post of the day (cue bugle) there is an image from the time lapse camera of the last time the whole floor was mopped (by Martin – […]
The replica chair from the Oseberg boat burial has been finished, with rope seating by Kath and Neil on Mike’s woodwork. The original had widely spaced holes, but the (10mm) […]
On Sunday 21st of May, the Avalon Marshes Centre was re-opened after Natural England’s latest upgrade of the cafe, toilets and parking areas. Phil Holms, a former NE manager of […]
This Sunday, 21st May, the Avalon Marshes Centre is celebrating its reopening after the completion of the recent enhancement works. There will be lots of activities on the wider AMC […]
This Sunday the Avalon Archaeology site is lucky to be playing host to the Draca Beordor re-enactment group. Not only will you be able to see our wonderful buildings celebrating […]
Coronation 871 style that is, as Alfred is crowned King of Wessex. Arguably his vision for a united England lies at the heart of the present monarchy. Discuss is not […]
The latest piece of Anglo-Saxon woodcarving art has just been completed by Kath, replicating an image from an illuminated manuscript marginal. Meanwhile in the Roman building groups of people took […]
An armed and potentially dangerous individual was spotted in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey. If you see the individaul concerned, do not approach, but instead please notify Arthur Rex Britannia, […]