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Archaeology NOW Talk: The Norman Conquest - Stories from the Coins

Most people know that William the Conqueror defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, becoming king of England. But what did this conquest mean for ordinary English citizens? Studying the coins from the period can reveal some surprising stories of the people living through this period of political change.

Anja Rohde has just completed her PhD research on the coins of William the Conqueror and William Rufus. For this she drew together the largest dataset of these coins yet compiled, and undertook a detailed examination to reveal new narratives of early Norman England. This talk presents some of her findings.

1 hour

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Faces from the Past: Images on Medieval Pottery

Tuesday 15 October-Sunday 05 January

This exhibition will look at the different types of human figures displayed on medieval pottery including the famous Face Pots.
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Ancient Craft: Stone Carving

Saturday 23 November

During this course, Alan Micklethwaite will guide you carefully through every stage of the process of creating a simple carving in stone, from choosing your inspiration and developing your design.
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Archaeology NOW Talk: After Boudicca: Being Roman in the Land of the Iceni

Monday 16 December

The Iceni were the tribe of Boudicca, who famously revolted against Rome in AD60/61.