Wessex Centre for History and Archaeology (WCHA) based at Winchester University: conference Medieval Salisbury & Trade in Wessex and Southern England will be at the Salisbury Museum on 18 April. Cost £15. Details from Dr Ryan Lavelle on 01962 827137.
The Life and Death of the Flint Axe. 12:45 Wednesday, April 15, 2015. A talk by James Dilley. The polished stone axe in British archaeology holds a very strong position in its understanding as a functioning tool and social marker.
Stonehenge and the Romantic Imagination. 18:30 Thursday, April 23, 2015. A lecture by Professor Sam Smiles. In this talk, he will look at Turner’s exploration of the landscape of Wiltshire, including Stonehenge, a monument which presented special challenges for landscape painters.
Make a Flint Axe Workshop. 10:00 to 13:00 Saturday, April 25, 2015. Come and learn the art of making a Neolithic axe from flint knapper James Dilley, then have a go yourself!
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