Ancient Crafts and Archaeological Experiments
As the storms surge and water begins to spread in an attempt to claim back the Levels, we brave the weather and venture into a new year of ancient crafts […]
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Bodgin’ and Bedlam Pt. 4…
Carving continued over the following Monday with the designs embellished and additional gargoyle-like creations being shaped onto the bedposts (some of them particularly terrifying). Wednesday’s group grew to even more […]
Bodgin’ and Bedlam Pt.3…
Under the expert eye of Bodger Richard, we began our adventure into the world of Iron Age woodcarving. Using the intricate patterns found on pottery from Glastonbury Lake Village and figurative designs […]
Bodgin’ and Bedlam Pt.2…
So much has happened over the last week or so, its hard to keep track! The first chunk of excitement came with a huge technological leap being made by us, […]
Bodgin’ and Bedlam Pt.1…
Our regular Carving Club with local bodger Richard Devaney began on Monday the 18th. Despite the weather, we rallied together to learn the basic techniques and familiarise ourselves with the […]
Mountains of Mud and Tumbling Timbers
We had to interrupt our usual Hands on Heritage group the week before last, as we agreed to spend the day with the Avalon Marshes Young Wardens. The premise was […]
Donkey Days and Burtle Nights
Wednesday heralded the return of our Hands on Heritage Volunteer group!… And about time too! I think we were all glad to feel the weight of an axe in our […]
The Return of Hands on Heritage Wednesdays
Starting with Wednesday the 23rd of October 2013, we will be restarting our regular, weekly Hands on Heritage volunteer days. After a busy summer of digging, it is time to head back […]
The Levels and Moors on Film…
A new film celebrating the heritage of the Somerset Levels and Moors has been selected to be shown at an international film festival in Italy. Produced by Somerset Heritage Service, […]
Its time to get Hands On…
After a hectic summer of digging and events its time to get focussed on the Roman Building and some of the other projects we have on the go. At this […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 