@helspencer.bsky.social
Head of Research at Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. PhD in archaeological glass science. Consultant in museum and heritage collections care. Trustee at Tarbat Discovery Centre. Interested in all things #archaeology #museums #glass #Scotland #heritage
@helspencer.bsky.socialYep the Landlords were very interesting. We turned up in our second year to find the landlord had removed all the windows from the house to ‘replace them’ - just as term started….. didn’t get them all fitted (with gaps!) til we’d been there for a week. It was draughty all year 😂
@helspencer.bsky.socialApplications are open again for @socantscot.bsky.social Audrey Henshall Legacy Fund.
Deadline 30th November.
@socantscot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialNEWS: New Impact Report Celebrates Recent Society Achievements
Highlights include over 56,000 downloads of our open access e-books, over £30,000 of grant funding awarded to research projects, and over 1,500 total attendees at our public events programme: www.socantscot.org/news/new-imp...
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@helspencer.bsky.socialLooking forward to exploring Brechin Cathedral this weekend!
@dirleton.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialClickimin Broch on the edge of Lerwick #Shetland @helspencer.bsky.social image & reconstruction mock-up. #ScottishBrochs #HistoryRebuilt
@helspencer.bsky.socialDire Straits also seems to be popular with the 21 yr old! Oh gosh - I remember - was that while your house was almost on fire 🔥
@helspencer.bsky.socialHad a lovely day exploring St Margaret’s chapel this week as part of our @churchheritage.bsky.social project. So many fascinating items recorded!
Next stop Brechin Cathedral this weekend….
@helspencer.bsky.socialI always associate The Levellers with my Bradford years - and now my 21yr eldest has discovered them! Was surprised when they first appeared on their playlist in the car a few weeks ago 😂
@scarf-scot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialOur October newsletter is now available🍂
Click the link to find out more about the upcoming SIRFA launch event, a brand-new draft chapter for the SWSARF project, and updates on our final two regional research frameworks: bit.ly/4ywzjXM
@helspencer.bsky.socialOn way home after a trip to York for @ads-update.bsky.social 30th Anniversary party!
Must recommend a great display @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social Yorkshire Museum of the Melsonby Hoard! Staggering objects. Still so much to learn through conservation & analysis.
@socantscot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialGRANTS ANNOUNCEMENT: Audrey Henshall Legacy Fund Reopens
We are offering a grant of up to £10,000 for the successful applicant to develop and undertake a significant research project which supports research or fieldwork on pre-Roman antiquities in Scotland: www.socantscot.org/news/audrey-...
@socantscot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialSOCIETY-FUNDED RESEARCH: St Moulag Monastery, Isle of Lismore
Find out how grants from the Society helped to support two seasons of community excavation on the island of Lismore as part of a project which is 'establishing the national importance of the site': www.socantscot.org/society-fund...
@churchheritage.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialThe ReACH team will be at Brechin Cathedral on Saturday 10th October for our next open day. Come along to visit the cathedral, join us for short talks by experts on medieval churches, the Pictish stones and the stained glass at the cathedral, or take part in our family fun activities.
@churchheritage.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialWant to get involved in recording Scotland’s church heritage? We’re looking for volunteers to join us at Brechin Cathedral on Friday 9th October to help with heritage recording as part of our ReACH case study.
@scarf-scot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialThere's still time to book your place for this weekend's events at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock and Dumfries Museum with the SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework team!
Head to bit.ly/3SrJgpJ for more information and to register today.
@churchheritage.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialWhat an incredible day of heritage recording at Burntisland Old Parish Church! A brilliant group of volunteers and experts helped us delve into all the nooks and crannies, uncovering some real gems and giving us a greater appreciation of the layers of heritage held within the building.
@scarf-scot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialWe are pleased to invite you to the hybrid SIRFA launch event, streaming live from Cnoc Soilleir, South Uist, on the 30th Oct!
Join us for an afternoon of talks, discussions and the celebration of this highly anticipated framework.
Sign up free: bit.ly/4xbBjmH
@helspencer.bsky.socialWe’ve had a great first day of heritage recording at Burntisland Old Parish Church. Tomorrow is our open day and we look forward to hearing lots of the stories and memories that this place holds.
@scarf-scot.bsky.socialReposted by @helspencer.bsky.socialIt's been a busy summer for the ScARF team!
We are excited to share a brand-new update to the Archaeological Science framework focussing on human remains, and to invite you to three upcoming events.
Read more in our September newsletter: bit.ly/4cupAbA
