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• The Royal Commission’s Open Day

Event Date: 18 July 2012, 11:00

Location: The Royal Commission, Plas Crug, SY23 1NJ

Type of Event: Festival of British Archaeology: The Royal Commission’s Open Day

Special Guest:
Dr Eurwyn Wiliam, Dr Oliver Davis, Dr Toby Driver, Spencer Smith and Richard Suggett

Further details:

The Royal Commission will be opening its doors for all those interested in archaeology, architecture, local history, and the latest recording techniques. The day will also include an exclusive Friends-only lecture and guided walk of Aberystwyth.

Guided tours
*Kicking the Bar: Aberystwyth Promenade and Castle 11:00 - Richard Suggett
Visit the archive - a look behind the scenes 12:00 / 13:45 / 15:15

Talks

  • 13:00 – Dr Oliver Davis and Dr Toby Driver:Historic Wales From Above-History and Archaeology from aerial photographs
  • 14:30 – Spencer Smith:Animating the Slate Industry-The Contribution of the Royal Commission to the Atlanterra Project
  • 16:00 – Dr Eurwyn Wiliam:*The Welsh Cottage

*Exclusive to Friends of the Royal Commission.

Join the Friends

Demonstrations throughout the day

  • Using aerial photography
  • Investigative photography
  • 3D digital modelling
  • Archaeological and maritime investigation
  • Coflein - discovering our past online
  • People’s Collection Wales

    • All the events are free.Booking essential for tours.For further information and bookings please contact:Tel: 01970 621200 / e-mail:nmr.wales@rcahmw.gov.uk

    For further information about the Council of British Archaeology and the Festival of British Archaeology please visit www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk