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Dr Valija Evalds – What Are They Wearing?
What Are They Wearing? Dr. Valija Evalds explores images of cloth and clothing on medieval and renaissance artefacts in the Corinium Museum Collection. Abbot’s mitres and renaissance ruffs often look exaggerated to the modern eye, as do the shapes of medieval and renaissance bodies. And why would a merchant like John Coxwell wear so much black? Dr Evalds asks what the artists meant to convey when they depicted garments, and what the contemporary audience understood when they saw it. Valija…
Find out more »Discovery to Display
A ‘Discovery to Display’ day excursion to find out about current archaeological processes from excavation, to processing the archaeology, and then to final museum deposition and display. The day will include a tour of the Cotswold Archaeology Office in Kemble to hear about recent excavations and take a look at how finds are processed. Then to the Corinium Museum Resource Centre in Northleach where the museum team will explain the next stage of the process and finally on to the…
Find out more »Adult Drawing Workshop
Join us to draw some real Roman and Prehistoric artefacts. Drawing material is provided but feel free to bring your own. This is a relaxed and friendly workshop with guidance if needed. Image credit: Luigi Martin Bianco Booking recommended
Find out more »A Tale of Two Hoards
Join Kurt Adams Finds Liaison Officer for Gloucestershire, to hear the tale of two remarkable Roman hoards. First the Thornbury coin hoard which features over 11,000 Roman coins then the amazing dog hoard which features a unique standing dog statuette. Kurt will discuss how these hoards were found, how they have benefited their local museum and most importantly how they have shed new light on to the archaeology of the area. Booking recommended
Find out more »Martin Jones – Tales from a Civil Engineer
2018 sees The Institution of Civil Engineers celebrating its 200th Anniversary. From Brunel’s railways to Thomas Telford’s bridges, Civil Engineering has had a huge impact on our landscape and our lives. Join Martin Jones to hear about the life of a Civil Engineer and about the engineering masterminds that inspired him.
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