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The Archaeology of Waterways Nautical Archaeology Society Annual Conference

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16 November 2024 - 18 November 2024

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) South Road  Durham DH1 3LS

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The two-day conference in Durham has been organised in partnership with Durham University including the Museum of Archaeology, the Finds Research Group, and the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland will be themed around the Archaeology of Waterways. Presentations will include topics from all over the world and from around the UK about archaeological research and investigations of the ancient and historic waterways.

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This is a unique opportunity open to all and will include sessions by Gary Bankhead on the River Wear Assemblage, and Dr Philippa Walton University of Reading & Prof Hella Eckardt, University of Leicester who will be looking at Rubbish, ritual and retrieval: Roman objects in British rivers, 

The conference organisers have also arranged for a variety of associated events to take place on the Friday before and the Monday after the conference. The organisers have also arranged for social get-togethers on  Sunday evening and a formal conference dinner on the Saturday evening at Durham Town Hall.

Excursions and workshops include:

  • Artefact Illustration Workshops with Mark Hoyle
  • Walking Tour of Durham with Martin Roberts
  • Curator Tour of Archaeology Museum Durham University
  • Conference Dinner at Durham Town Hall
  • Walking Tour of River Wear with Gary Bankhead
  • Palace Green Library Special Collections Tour

Timetable

A full programme for the conference can be found here

Join Online

The presentations on the Saturday and Sunday will also be broadcast online for delegates that are unable to make the journey to Durham. Links for the sessions will be sent out in the days before the conference

Tickets

 Students can also apply for discounted tickets that do not include lunch.

Pricing

There is a charge and booking is required.

Standard Weekend - includes buffet lunch £63.00
Standard Weekend - no buffet lunch £50.00
Student Weekend - no buffet lunch £20.00
Online weekend - £30.00
Day tickets and other discounts are also available. 

Where and when

Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC)

South Road 

Durham

DH1 3LS

Access guide for the teaching and learning centre can be found here