We are very pleased to announce the launch of the Nottinghamshire County Pages. Meet the Nottinghamshire FLO, Alastair and his team of volunteers; explore finds from Nottinghamshire recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, find out about upcoming events, and discover ways to get involved in local archaeology. We hope you enjoy finding out more about Nottinghamshire’s finds and the fantastic …more
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Launch of the Isle Of Wight County Pages
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the Isle of Wight County Pages today, featuring blogs by Isle of Wight FLO, Frank Basford and his volunteer, Vicky, on some beautiful finds from the Isle and their experiences in recording finds. The Pages also feature upcoming events, ways to get involved in archaeology and …more
Festive Finds: PAS Christmas Countdown #12
The Nativity The story of the Nativity has been represented in many different formats throughout history.The Virgin Mary and child have been depicted in paintings, sculpture and even on more functional objects. It is a story that is known to all across the Christian world and many more beyond that. It’s no surprise that scenes from the …more
Festive Finds: PAS Christmas Countdown #7
Twelve Days of Christmas A popular song at this time of year is “The twelve days of Christmas”. The song was first recorded in English in AD1780 in a book entitled “mirth without mischief”, which was aimed at children as a sort of memory game. The twelve days relate to the days after Christmas day, …more
Festive Finds: PAS Christmas Countdown #6
Christmas Trees A popular image associated with Christmas today is the Christmas tree. Believed to have derived from a pre-Christian practice of bringing evergreen boughs indoors during the winter season as a symbol of everlasting life, the tree has become a staple of most Western households at Christmas. Prince Albert has been credited with introducing …more
Festive Finds: PAS Christmas Countdown #4
Sleigh Bells Sledges and sleighs of various types have been used through history in the colder parts of the world. Whether to transport goods or people, their association with snow and winter has made them a frequent feature on festive scenes for Christmas cards and paintings. Attaching bells to sleighs has occurred throughout history for …more
Festive Finds: PAS Christmas countdown #2
חנוכה – Hanukkah Many religions celebrate festivals during the winter period. It is a time when the days are shortest and people tend to stay indoors to avoid the cold. Of course winter occurs at different points in the calendar in different parts of the world, so many festivals that are celebrated worldwide will not …more
