The Archaeology of Southgate
A series of free lectures, organised by Bath & North East
Somerset Council, take place at the Guildhall during January and
February 2008.
The first in the series on 16 January from 7pm to 8.30pm is
entitled ‘The Archaeology of Southgate’.
The Southgate project is one of the largest developments ever to
take place in Bath. Before construction began, archaeologists from
the Museum of London Archaeology Service worked for 6 months to
piece together the story of change on this site. A picture is being
built up of several thousand years of human activity.
Did Roman Bath have a South Gate? What happened in the bum
ditch? Who were the earliest inhabitants of Bath? What did they do
for a living? Who was Harry the Humerus? Where did the Tudor
inhabitants of Bath wash their horses? All this and more ……….
Come along to hear the answers at this free lecture by Bruno
Barber from the Museum of London Archaeology Service in association
with Bath & North East Somerset Council Heritage Services, and
Planning Services (Historic Environment Team).
Three more free lunchtime lectures are planned at the Guildhall
on consecutive Thursdays beginning 7 February, linked to the ‘China
Now’ celebration. The talks run from 1.10pm to 1.50pm, allowing
plenty of time for people to come along in their lunch hour.
ENDS
Notes for editors:
For further information, please contact; Stephen Clews, Curator
of the Roman Baths, on 01225 477774 or by email stephen_clews@bathnes.gov.uk