Paddling through Prehistory Pt.2
Over the last few weeks we have stepped up work on our replica Shapwick dugout canoe quite dramatically (and our ability to utilise 21st century technology to record our progress!). […]
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Prehistoric Pyromancy and Pottery Pt.2
…With the giant clay edifice cool and cracking, we began peeling back the layers to expose our work which lay within. The pots were still warm to the touch, coated […]
Prehistoric Pyromancy and Pottery Pt.1
This Winter has already seen a range of pyrotechnical goings on at the Avalon Marshes Centre, from charcoal burning to bronze casting, this latest excursion was into the world of […]
Alchemical Adventures
The weekend of the 18th & 19th of January will forever stay in our minds as the Weekend of Alchemy, a magical insight into the world of fire and molten […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 