He is famous for bringing archaeology to our television screens with the popular Time Team series and the show’s presenter Tony Robinson says the CBA’s Festival of British Archaeology is worthy of support from everyone.
And with the Festival continuing over the next fortnight (until Sunday 31 July) with more than 760 events taking place, Tony says that now is the time for people to find out more about the history in their area.
He said:
Archaeology is fascinating, you can see it all over the UK through the Festival, and people can get involved in so many things. There is something for everyone to do.
I’m really expecting lots of people to be bitten by the archaeology bug! And when that happens I feel a sense of triumph. I wholeheartedly support what this festival is trying to do. It’s the same ethos that governs Time Team – educating local communities that something they weren’t aware of can be wonderful and exciting.
Co-ordinated by the educational charity, the Council for British Archaeology (CBA), people can take part in walks, talks, hands-on activities, excavations, fun re-enactments and lots of other exciting events.
Tony added:
The Council for British Archaeology, whose aim is archaeology for all, works to help people get involved with archaeology, and to ensure that our historic environment is protected for future generations. The CBA needs support from everyone so if you’re fascinated by archaeology, then take part in the events or join the CBA!
The CBA also runs the Young Archaeologists’ Club – the only UK-wide club for young people interested in archaeology – and Tony is their President.
Tony said:
Archaeology really is for people of all ages and backgrounds and this festival is about ordinary people who can, and should, be able to enjoy what archaeology has to offer.
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the CBA, said:
There is a lot of interest in the Festival which is the biggest UK-wide event focusing on archaeology and with over 2,000 active community archaeology groups across the UK this is the perfect opportunity for everyone to delve deeper into the past and to learn why archaeology is relevant to today’s world.
Last year saw around 250,000 people participate in events and the festival is expected to be equally as popular this year.
The CBA Festival of British Archaeology is celebrated by national heritage and conservation bodies such as the National Trust, English Heritage, the RSPB, Natural England, the National Parks and the British Museum, as well as the hundreds of societies, community archaeology groups, museums and universities that champion the history on our doorsteps.
For more details of events across the UK, visit the Festival event listings.
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