Tin Hats and Trench Feet
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Would you like to sit in a muddy funkhole? Learn who or what was a Moaning Minnie or a Jack Johnson. what did it mean if you were chatting and where was Blighty? Discover the answers when we are visited by a British Army Officer.
Full details and booking information available on the attached pdf.
Monument condition assessment training course - Hatchlands
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This new two-day course is led by Tom Dommett, regional archaeologist for the National Trust, who is responsible for ensuring that archaeological sites on National Trust land are monitored continually to help inform conservation work, identify problems early, and ensure sites are preserved for future generations to enjoy. Once trained, volunteers will hopefully continue to visit and monitor sites throughout the year, taking photographs
QGIS course - Introduction to GIS and QGIS for archaeology
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Led by Simon Miles, this one-day course will provide an introduction to the uses of GIS and QGIS for archaeological purposes. It is intended for newcomers to the key concepts and capabilities of the programme. Topics covered will include:
What is GIS?
Core principles of GIS
What is QGIS and why use it?
Setup and install QGIS
Learning the basics of QGIS
(Loading, Styling and Editing data)
Finding Data
QGIS course - Introduction to GIS and QGIS for archaeology
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Led by Simon Miles, this one-day course will provide an introduction to the uses of GIS and QGIS for archaeological purposes. It is intended for newcomers to the key concepts and capabilities of the programme. Topics covered will include:
What is GIS?
Core principles of GIS
What is QGIS and why use it?
Setup and install QGIS
Learning the basics of QGIS
(Loading, Styling and Editing data)
Finding Data
QGIS course - Introduction to GIS and QGIS for archaeology
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Led by Simon Miles, this one-day course will provide an introduction to the uses of GIS and QGIS for archaeological purposes. It is intended for newcomers to the key concepts and capabilities of the programme. Topics covered will include:
What is GIS?
Core principles of GIS
What is QGIS and why use it?
Setup and install QGIS
Learning the basics of QGIS
(Loading, Styling and Editing data)
Finding Data
Palaeography course session 4
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A major ambition for our new Early Modern group, led by Dr Catherine Ferguson, is to organise a palaeography course to increase the number of members and friends who are confident in reading and transcribing early modern documents in the pursuit of their research interests.
Halloween Walks
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Discover the darker side of Ewell's history with a guided tour around its historic heart.
Cost: £5 per person. Meet in the foyer of Bourne Hall.
Places are limited so booking desirable. Contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
A pdf with further information is attached.
SyAS receives an HLF grant to expand its training and outreach opportunities!
This September, Surrey Archaeological Society has received a National Lottery grant totalling £90,000 for an exciting two-year heritage project, Sustainable Impact, which is spread across various locations throughout Surrey. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on training its members to carry out fieldwork and strengthen the group’s outreach activities in the community.
Annual Symposium BOOK ONLINE
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PLEASE CLICK ON THE 'Book' TAB ABOVE TO BOOK ONLINE SECURELY THROUGH Paypal
The Surrey Archaeological Society Annual Symposium programme is now complete. Dr Peter Guest (Cardiff University) will be a keynote speaker on Roman coins - their significance in archaeological interpretation. The programme is as follows below. Book online by clicking on the Book tab above.
A booking form is attached as a pdf if you prefer to book via the office.
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