We found the site in 2020 (pre COVID), we undertook a geophys survey in 2022 and we’ve now applied for funding to start digging in March 2024. The Dig director will be Neil Coldrick (HMHG archaeologist) who brings with him a wealth of experience. Neil, in common with several others of that group are also […]
I think the best thing we can say about this is: if you didn’t join the trip, make an effort to do it on your own. Amazing. Creswell Crags has the only ice age art in the British Isles. Whilst the art was originally discovered in 2003, there is little doubt that discoveries and research […]
Last evening was a first for SPAG when 15 members gathered in a rather warm room at Ashday Lea for a showing of The Shedden Valley Mystery. This was a talk by Titus Thornber in the last century (!) which had been videoed, transferred to DVD and retained by Titus’ son David. Titus was a […]
On a sunny evening in late May, fourteen Spaggers met below Moss Bank Park in Bolton at the bottom of the steps leading up to Barrow Bridge village. Those who had enjoyed Geoff Timmins talk on Lancashire Factory Villages a couple of weeks before were particularly keen to see the reality of what had been […]
We were once again fortunate to have the opportunity to experience a Magic Lantern Show presented by Andrew Gill. Using an authentic wood and brass lantern Andrew entertains and educates his audiences with his collection of Victorian glass lantern slides. Originally the light source in lanterns was limelight and we were glad to hear that […]
Last Thursday, thirty members of the South Pennine Archaeology Group were treated to Buckden Bill, a fascinating talk by member Richard Matthews. Richard has been researching this story for many years and appears to have finally pieced together the final facts. In 1964, a group of students were exploring a mine in the Yorkshire Dales […]
A select mumber of SPAG-ers, most of whom had been unable to attend the walk in May enjoyed a very interesting walk in the usual good company on Saturday 9th October. A full report on the original walk can be found here but at great personal expense, our leader had laid on an extra treat […]