Study Days

2021 Study Days

Human Osteoarchaeology in Winchester Using scientific and medical techniques, archaeologists can learn about individuals in great detail: age, sex, stature, health status and sometimes even manner of death. Experience techniques used in the study of archaeological human remains, through lectures and hands-on sessions.

20th Mar & 13th Nov 2021 with Dr Katie Tucker

Flinders Petrie and the Discovery of Egypt The day is led by renowned Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin and offers a rare chance to handle Egyptian artefacts. The Petrie Museum is a fantastic host as it contains one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world, and houses more than 80,000 objects.

16th Apr, 18th Jun & 19th Nov 2021 with Lucia Gahlin Ice Age Art at Creswell Crags The limestone gorge known as Creswell Crags is thought to have been occupied as early as 43,000 BC. On this unique day out, led by Dr Paul Bahn, we will encounter Britain’s only confirmed examples of Ice Age art among a privileged small group of just 12 participants. 11th Jun & 13th Aug 2021 with Dr Paul Bahn Roman Chester Chester (Deva Victrix) was one of the three permanent legionary fortresses of Roman Britain. Experience a behind the scenes tour of Grosvenor Museum along with lectures from our guide, before embarking on a walking tour, taking in some of the Roman walls, the amphitheatre and Roman traces that can be discovered beneath the city.

Henry VIII Hampton Court Spend a relaxing day visiting Henry VIII’s palace of pleasure – Hampton Court – with Dr Suzannah Lipscomb. Examine the architecture, visit the kitchens, State Apartments, and the Young Henry VIII exhibition, to look at the nature of his court and how the palace functioned.

8th Apr, 8th July & 24th Sep 2021 with Dr Suzannah Lipscomb

Spitfires at Biggin Hill Come and see a legend at close quarters. There is no plane more iconic than the Spitfire. Called by many the saviour of the Free World, especially during the Battle of Britain, this sleek design is frequently seen at air shows around the world. Get up close and personal with it at one of the world’s leading Spitfire operators - and at the famous, Biggin Hill.

4th May & 3rd Aug 2021 with Colonel Paul Beaver The Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution & the Making of Medieval England Participants will be taken into the main Sedgeford excavation trench for views of features under excavation, and will also have the opportunity to handle finds. 22nd Jul 2021 with Dr Neil Faulkner Capital of the North: Medieval York Spend a day exploring York’s architectural heritage, such as the famous city walls, four fortified gates, or “bars”, and further buildings including Merchant Adventurers’ Hall and a medieval townhouse, to trace how York regained its economic, religious and civic importance in the north.

Image: Hampton Court Roman London

A city tour of London truly unlike any other awaits! Enjoy special access to the hidden world of the Roman London, including visits to Billingsgate Roman House and Baths, and head out on foot to discover the very best of Londinium. We will also have an introduction to the Roman Gallery of the Museum of London by two people who know its collections inside and out.

Multiple departures throughout 2021 with Dr Simon Elliott & Jenny Hall

Everything You Need To Know About Castles What is a castle? In this Study Day, Dr Marc Morris, one of the country’s leading experts on castles, explains everything you need to know in a fascinating day at Dover Castle. Learn about the origins and development of castles in Britain, and enjoy a copy of Marc’s book, ‘Castle’.

7th Jun 2021

with Marc Morris Hever Castle: Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Enjoy a day exploring Hever Castle, the family home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. During a guided morning visit to the castle, accompanied by Tudor historian, Elizabeth Norton, we will explore interesting parts of the castle not usually accessible to visitors.

6th Aug 2021

with Dr Elizabeth Norton Chieftans to Senators – Iron Age Roman Dorchester Based in and around Dorchester, this study day will visit a range of sites dating from the 4th millennium BC to the 4th century AD, including Maiden Castle, Maumbury Ring and Colliton Park.