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What a glorious ethereal day it has been. I keep expecting to see The Demeter loom into view!

I love this, I have spent time as a guest with Guðrún’s (the Bishop) family and herself, she is an incredible woman www.facebook.com/share/r/179z...

Women pioneers in archaeology. Women pioneers in archaeology.     Some of the women who have created or contributed to archaeology, how have their efforts been reco...

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​#IWD2026 #WomenInArchaeology #ArchySky #Science

To honor the pioneers, we have to fix the system. I’ve combined my research on women pioneers and current workforce.
​Let's talk about how we move from reflection to real change. 🧱✨
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The data for UK commercial archaeology shows we have parity at entry level, but a huge drop-off between ages 28–42. 📉
​We’re losing our most experienced women to a rigid industry that still struggles with flexible working and caregiving. We need action, not just "inspiration." (3/4)

In the 30s, the press said “Only one person in England can do it and that a woman” about Tessa’s mosaic work.
​Yet, women like Maud Cunnington were often labeled “overbearing” for the same meticulous standards that made men “experts.” That bias hasn’t vanished; it just evolved. (2/4)

Today is #IWD2026. ⚒️ As a field archaeologist, I’m looking at the line between our pioneering past and our messy present.
​Why did we go from women like Tessa Verney Wheeler leading the field in the 1930s to a "leaky pipeline" in 2026? 🧵 (1/4)

I get yelled at for saying this but for many hundreds of years people went to university not to get diplomas or be employable but because immersion in the humanities was considered foundational to a good life, and school must return to its original purpose: the joy of learning.

Vast scale of overseas human remains held in UK museums decried by MPs and experts Exclusive: Guardian study finds UK museums hold more than 260,000 items of remains, often in sacrilegious ways

A damning report on the continued retention of human remains, especially from colonial contexts (nb Ireland virtually never included in these lists), in British museums. Rather amazed to see the 6th largest collection is in ‘Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon’?!? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

This is my first year growing Magnolia! So very excited! Also just planted my purple roses, another red rose bush, and gooseberry, my purple sprouting broccoli is already on it's way!

I do adore this cat eye effect!

Finalising chapter proofs 📖
Prepping symposium posters & leader training packs 📋
Planning half-term Dig School ⚒️
Drafting the next conference paper ✍️
​The academic "to-do" list is a bit loud today, but seeing the research-to-education pipeline in action makes it worthwhile! #AcademicSky #Archaeology

​So good to catch up with colleagues from BHCC, BHFP, and the SDNPA. It takes a village (or a city and a national park!) to make landscape-scale change happen. 🤝✨
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​#ChangingChalk #SouthDowns #NatureRecovery #Brighton #Lewes

Seeing the sheer scale of what’s been achieved across the South Downs—from nature recovery to heritage mapping—is mind-blowing.

Incredible evening at Pelham House in Lewes for the Changing Chalk "From Vision to Legacy" reception.
​It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the "insularity" of your own project delivery, but tonight was a massive reminder of the bigger picture.

And a busy evening!

Busy day!

​Giving back to the community that supported my mental health journey is the ultimate full-circle moment. Archaeology shouldn't mean burnout; it should mean connection. ✨
​#Archaeology #CommunityArch #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #WritingCommunity

​A year ago, I was running on empty. This weekend was a quiet reminder of how much can change when you prioritize a better work-life balance. ☕️🌊
​I finally have the energy to:
🏺 Develop my work in community & youth archaeology.
✍️ Focus on my writing.
🫂 Show up for my people.

Ideal location for working on my current book....

Little day trip...

​See you at Kings Church Hall or online! 📍
​#Archaeology #Sussex #BrightonYAC #CommunityHeritage #PublicArchaeology #YAC

Come find us during the breaks to:
📱 Explore our interactive site guide.
🎬 Watch our project film.
💬 Chat with our team about youth involvement in local heritage.
​We’re also honored to be in the running for an award! Any prize money goes straight back into supporting our young archaeologists.

Exciting news! 🏺 Brighton YAC will be at the Sussex Archaeology Symposium on Saturday, 21st March in Lewes.
​We’re presenting a poster and film on our Bevendean Farm Green Project—a volunteer-led initiative showcasing community archaeology in action. 🚜✨
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If you missed our excellent Birkbeck, University of London Breakfast with Birkbeck webinar this morning on sustainable archaeologies with Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Birkbeck… | Birk... If you missed our excellent Birkbeck, University of London Breakfast with Birkbeck webinar this morning on sustainable archaeologies with Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Birkbeck, Univer...

I enjoyed this so very much today! What a fabulous start to a very productive day! www.linkedin.com/posts/birkbe...

I've had the loveliest drive down Brighton seafront today! An immense sea fret all day means gorgeous regency buildings looming oit of the gloom, it's been truly ethereal!

A glass of wine overlooking the sea whilst our Venison and Wild Garlic pie cooks in the oven for a big blended family Sunday dinner. Got to adore the better half's love language! He even popped a box of chocolates on my bathside table!

What a busy "weekend" early start Saturday to canvas community opinions on best ways to use S106 money. Giving a talk on local archaeology at my nearby church in the afternoon. This drizzly morning helping out run the shop at my allotment site. Now defrosting in a lovely hot bubble jacuzzi bath with

#AncientGreece #ArchaeoDiscovery #KoutroulaMagoula #HistoryClass #TeacherLife #MetalDetecting #HeritageProtection #Archaeologist #BrownUniversity #BSA