Ballast-heavers and battle axes: The 'Golden Age' of archaeological finds from the Thames

Tuesday 17 January 2012

• Tea: 17:30
• Lecture: 18.00 - 19.00
• Reception: 19.00 - 20.00
• Admission: Free but by ticket only. Available from the Conference Office, Geological Society on 020 7434 9944 or email registrations@geolsoc.org.uk

The great haul of finds from the Thames is well known, and includes some of the most iconic objects from British prehistory such as the Battersea shield, the Waterloo Bridge helmet and the Kew tankard. Less well known is the story behind their recovery which, like any good whodunnit, involves fallible heroes, intricate sub-plots and (maybe) a satisfying conclusion.

• Venue: The Geological Society, Lecture Theatre, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA
  See map of Burlington House.
• Speaker: Jon Cotton FSA, formerly curator of prehistory at the Museum of London