The Directory of British Archaeology

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National Bodies

Bookseller/magazines


Antiquity
Antiquity Office, New Hall, Cambridge CB3 0DF. Tel: 01223 762298. Fax: 01223 357075. Web: http://intarch.ac.uk.antiquity
Rather more heavyweight than a magazine, but a very regularly produced and up-to-date academic journal of general archaeology, published quarterly.

Archaeological Review from Cambridge
c/o Dept of Archaeology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ. F1990
A journal of archaeological thought and ideas. Recent themes included 'children and childhood' and 'history and archaeology'. Two volumes published annually.

Archaeology Magazine
135 William Street, New York, NY 10038 USA. Tel: 001-212-732-5154. Fax: 001-212-732-5707. email: general@archaeology.org. Web: http://www.archaeology.org F1948
The offical public voice ot the Archaeological Institute of America. It is addressed to a popular audience and covers the whole gamut of archaeology.

Biblical Archaeology Review
Last known at 4710 41st Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 USA.

British Archaeological Reports
7 Longworth Road, Oxford OX2 6RA. Tel/Fax: 01865 511560
Publishes archaeological manuscripts thought to be too specialised by commercial publishers. Good manuscripts always welcome, but must be of doctoral standard at the very least.

British Archaeology
111 Walmgate, York, YO1 2UA. Tel: 01904 671417. Fax: 01904 671384. email: archaeology@compuserve.com. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/ba/ba.html F1995
House magazine of the Council for British Archaeology.

British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography
c/o Council for British Archaeology, Bowes Morrell House, 111 Walmgate, York YO1 2UA. Tel: 01904 671417. Fax: 01904 672384. email: j.oetgen@ucl.ac.uk. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/cba/biab.html F1990
Expensive guide to what is published about the historic environment of Britain & Ireland. The twice-yearly volumes contain hundreds of references and abstracts from a wide range of books and journals.

Castle Bookshop
Castle Street, Holt, Clwyd LL13 9YW. Tel: 01829 270382. Fax: 01829 271087. email: castlebooks@dial.pipex.com. Web: http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/fe63 F1987
Mail order and bookshop with antiquarian, secondhand and remaindered books and some new books on archaeology and other subjects. Regular catalogues, also on the web site. Shop open by prior appointment only.

Classics Bookshop
3 Turl Street, , Oxford OX1 3DQ. Tel: 01865 726466. Fax: 01865 241421
Secondhand and antiquarian bookshop specialising in books on classical antiquity, but also including Roman Britain and some prehistory.
Current Archaeology
9 Nassington Road, , London NW3 2TX. Tel: 0171 435 7517. Fax: 0171 916 2405. email: editor@archaeology.co.uk. Web: http://www.archaeology.co.uk F1967 Subscribers =16,000+
Britain's leading archaeological magazine, published 6 times a year for a subscription of £15 a year. Publishes the Directory of British Archaeology.

Local History Magazine
3 Devonshire Promenade, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2DS. Tel: 0115 970 6473. Fax: 0115 942 4857. email: editors @local-history.co.uk. Web: http://www.local-history.co.uk F1984
An independent national magazine, published 6 times a year, for local historians and others with an interest in local history, including archaeologists. All subscribers can place up to 50 words free in every issue. £16 for 6 issues.

Medieval Life
Rectory End, Gilling East, York YO6 4JQ. Tel: 01439 788410. email: cpickles@clara.net. Web: http://www.pastforward.co.uk/medievallife F1995
A publication supported by the Centre of Medieval Studies, University of York, through an advisory committee. It is a semi-popular, multi-disciplinary magazine of the Middle Ages, covering largely Christian Europe c500 to c1500.

Minerva
14 Old Bond Street, , London W1X 3DB. Tel: 0171 495 2590. Fax: 0171 491 1595. F1989
International review of ancient art and archaeology. 6 issues a year. £3.50 an issue or £18 per year in UK. Articles on the Antiquities trade, Salesroom reports, archaeological finds, exhibitions, book reviews.

Museum Bookshop
36 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3PP. Tel: 0171 580 4086. Fax: 0171 436 4364
Opposite British Museum. Stock consists entirely of archaeology and ancient history, including archaeological methods, conservation and museology, Egyptology, and the British Isles.

Oxbow Books
Park End Place, Oxford, OX1 3HN. Tel: 01865 241249. Fax: 01865 794449. email: oxbow@patrol.i-way.co.uk. Web: http://www.oxbowbooks.com
Bookseller and publisher specialising in archaeology. Huge stocks of new and secondhand books on archaeology, ancient history and medieval history. Mail order business with regular catalogues of new books.

Travel



Andante Travels
Old Telephone Exchange, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Salisbury, Wilts SP4 6EH. Tel: 01980 610555. Fax: 01980 610002. F1986
Tour operator specialising in archaeological study holidays. All tours are led by professionals and academics.

Archaeology Abroad
31-34 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PY. Tel: 0171 504 4750. Fax: 0171 383 2572. email: arch.abroad@ucl.ac.uk. Web: http://www. britarch.ac.uk/cba/archabroad F1972
'Archaeology Abroad' is published 3 times a year for a subscription of £10 (UK) and lists vacancies for volunteers and staff on archaeological sites outside the UK. About 1000 places in 15 countries are advertised each year. Bulletins also contain information on British Schools and Institutes of Archaeology abroad and other relevant organisations.
Swan Hellenic
77 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1PP. Tel: 0171 800 2200. Fax: 0171 831 1280. email: Swan-hellenic@easynet.co.uk
Cruises to the Mediterranean, Iberia, the Baltic, Gulf of Arabia, India and the Far East, accompanied by guest speakers. The Swan Hellenic Travel Scholarship offers up to 4 places each year on a Mediterranean cruise.

Connemara Walking Centre
Island House, Clifden, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland. Tel: 00353 95 21379. Fax: 00353 95 21845. email: walkwest@indigo.ie
Archaeologist and heritage consultant, walking holidays and Gibbons Publications.

The Internet



The number of internet resources continues to grow at a rapid pace. Details of various sites can be found on the Current Archaeology web pages at: http://www.archaeology.co.uk/internet.htm

Other good starting points are:

Archaeological Resource Guide to Europe (which includes Britain) http://www.bham.ac.uk/ARGE

ArchNet (an international list, based in America) http://spirit.lib.uconn.edu/archaeology.html

The Trent and Peak Archaeological Trust provides a useful list of British addresses.
http://www.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk/~aczkdc/ukarch/ukindex.html

See also individual Web sites of societies and organisations throughout this directory.
Discussion Groups
The best discussion groups in archaeology are in the so-called 'List Servers'. These are available by email: all you have to do is to send your name to the server with a request to subscribe.

The main British list server is Britarch, run by the Council for British Archaeology. To join the list send the following email message to mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk
join britarch firstname lastname

The main American archaeology list-server is Arch-L. Email to: LISTSERV@LISTSERV. TAMU.EDU with one line message: Subscribe arch-l your-firstname your-lastname

There are literally hundreds of other listservers on all aspects of archaeology and anthropology, most of which are listed at: http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk:80/afaq.html

Societies/Organisations



Lesley & Roy Adkins Archaeological Consultants
Longstone Lodge, Aller, Langport, Somerset TA10 0QT. Tel: 01458 250075. Fax: 01458 250858. email: adkins_archaeology@compuserve.com F1987 Web:http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/adkins_archaeology
Publishing consultants: editing, copy-editing, proof-reading, picture library, writing and re-writing. Their 'Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece' will be published in UK in autumn 1998 by Sutton Publishing.
Advisory Board for Redundant Churches
Last known at Fielden House, Little College Street, London SW1P 3SH. Tel: 0171 222 9603. F 1969.

Aerial Archaeology Research Group
c/o RCAHMW, Crown Buildings, Plas Crug, Aberystwyth SY23 1NJ. Tel: 01970 621207. Fax: 01970 627701. F1980 Members 184
Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between all those actively involved in aerial photography, remote sensing, photo interpretation and field archaeology. Membership from the UK and 21 other countries. Annual conference, and twice -yearly journal.
Air Photo Services Ltd
76 The Green, Lyneham, Wilts SN15 4PD. Tel: 01249 891411. Fax: 01249 890080. email: APSltd@dial.pipex.com F 1990
Consultants in aerial archaeology, providing aerial photography, rectification of aerial photographs to maps, and interpretation of aerial photos. National coverage. Associated with Air Photo Services (Cambridge).
Airfield Research Group
104 Peakes Lane, New Waltham, Grimsby, NE Lincs DN36 4LY. Tel: 0161 483 4851.
email: aldonferguson@compuserve.com
F 1977 Members 350
Society for research into military and civil airfields, aircraft factories and RAF installations (but not crashed aircraft). Regular meetings. Publishes 'Airfield Review' quarterly. No excavation, but actively involved in fieldwork, research and recording. *

Ancient Metallurgy Research Group
Dept of Arch Sciences, Bradford University, Bradford BD7 1DP. Tel: 01274 233535. Fax: 01274 235190. email: j.g.mcdonnell@bradford.ac.uk F1991 Web: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/ archsci/depart/resgrp/amrg/amrginfo.html
Research into aspects of ancient metallurgy including surveys of metalworking sites. Opportunities for research and fieldwork, but no excavations in near future. *
Ancient Monuments Society
St Ann's Vestry Hall, 2 Church Entry, London EC4V 5HB. Tel: 0171 236 3934 . Fax: 0171 329 3677. F 1924 Members 1900
A statutory consultee on listed building consent applications involving any degree of demolition in England and Wales. Three newsletters and a volume of transactions published annually. Working in association with Friends of Friendless Churches, a charity that owns 20 disused but architecturally important churches.

Archaeological Diving Unit
University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AJ. Tel: 01334 462919. Fax: 01334 462921. email: mld@st-and.ac.uk. Web: http://www.st-and.ac.uk/institutions/sims/adu.html F1986 Staff=5+
The Archaeological Diving Unit acts for the government agencies in the UK to provide technical support and advice for the implementation of the Protecting of Wrecks Act 1973. The Unit assesses new wreck sites, periodically revisits existing ones, and offers support and advice to those groups licensed to survey or excavate designated Historic Wreck Sites.
Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors, Association of
Dept of History & Archaeology, Exeter Univ, Queen's Building, The Queen's Drive, Exeter EX4 4QH. email: aais@exeter.ac.uk F1978 Members 200
The Association aims to advance the professional standards of archaeological illustrators and surveyors, improve standards, and provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas. Publishes regular newsletters and an annual journal, plus specialist technical papers on aspects of illustration and surveying. Holds an annual conference.
Archaeological Indexers, Panel of
Longstone Lodge, Aller, Langport, Somerset TA10 0QT. Tel: 01458 250075. Fax: 01458 250858. email: adkins_archaeology@compuserve.com. Web: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/adkins_archaeology
A voluntary organisation for co-ordinating a panel of indexers available for commissions and for promoting good indexes in archaeological publications.
Archaeological Leather Group
29 Railway Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 4LL. Tel: 01223 213089. email: aaa268@home.cam.net F1994 Members 75
Aims to explore all aspects of archaeological leather, including artefacts, production methods and conservation. Two meetings and two newsletters a year.
Archaeological Services
14 St Johns North, Wakefield, W Yorks, WF1 3QA. Tel: 01924 306791. Fax: 01924 306814. email: wyarch@compuserve.com F1986 Staff=25+
Consultant and contractor whose services include geophysical surveying nationwide. See also under Yorkshire and advert on following page.
Archaeological Site Photographers' Association
c/o 31 Fairview, Carleton, Pontefract, W Yorks WF8 3NT. Tel: 01977 702995. F1989 Members 30
Maintains contact between all who are seriously involved with site photography. Annual newsletter. Please send A5 SAE for details and sample newsletter.
Archaeology Data Service
University of York, King's Manor, York YO1 2EP. Tel: 01904 433954. Fax: 01904 433939.
email: info@ads.ahds.ac.uk. Web: http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/ahds/
Digital archiving service based in the archaeology department at York University. Established to collect, describe, catalogue, preserve and provide user support for digital resources created by archaeologists. Services available to all sectors of archaeology, not just universities.

Archaeology Texts
Combeside, Weston Lane, Bath BA1 4AA. Tel: 01225 429379. email: ronwilcox@dial.pipex.com Web: http://ds.dial.pipex.com/ronwilcox
Personal tuition offered by distance learning for A level. 'Outline of British Archaeology' and 'Outline of British and European Archaeology' texts available on disk.
Archer-Antiquaries, Society of
61 Lambert Road, Bridlington, E Yorks YO16 5RD. Tel: 01262 601604. F1956 Members 400
Active research into all aspects of archery, from earliest times. Two meetings a year, newsletters and an annual journal. Large membership spread over 13 countries. Members are encouraged and assisted with their individual research. *
Arkwright Society
Last known at Cromford Mill, Mill Lane, Derby DE4 3RQ. Tel: 01629 823256. F1971.

Arma
Braemar, Kirkgate, Chirnside, Duns TD11 3XL. Tel: 01890 818197. Fax: 07070 600116. email: mcbishop@pobox.com. Web: http://pobox.com/~jrmes/arma.htm
F1989 Members 150
Newsletter of the Roman Military Equipment Conference. Arma is published twice yearly with notes on Roman military equipment, recent discoveries and bibliographical information. Conferences open to all.
Arms and Armour Society
Last known at Field House, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, E Sussex BN27 3PY. Tel: 01323 844278. F1951.

Association of Gardens Trusts
77 Coweran Street, , London EC1M 6BP. Tel: 0171 251 2510. Fax: 0171 251 2610. F1991 Members 43
A group of county garden trusts which meets twice yearly.

Association for the History of Glass Ltd
c/o Ancient Monuments Laboratory, 23 Savile Row, London W1X 1AB. Tel: 0171 973 3320. Fax: 0171 973 3330. email: J.Bayley@eng-h.gov.uk F1978 Members 200
British branch of Association Internationale pour L'Histoire du Verre. One-day and weekend meetings. Publishes newsletter 'Glass News' twice a year.
Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings
Last known at 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY. F1968.

Babtie, Cardiff
Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road, Cardiff CF5 1JD. Tel: 01222 233503. Staff=6
Archaeological consultancy covering the UK. Services include assessments and building recording.
Babtie, Wakefield
Pearl House, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield WF1 1LE. Tel: 01924 362915. Staff=6
Archaeological consultancy covering the UK. Services include assessments and building recording.
Battlefields Trust
33 High Green, Brooke, Norwich, Norfolk NR15 1HR. Tel/Fax: 01508 558145. F1993 Members 300
Trust for the preservation, interpretation & presentation of battlefield sites as educational and heritage resources. Annual conference. Opportunities for research and survey. *
Bead Society of Great Britain
1 Casburn Lane, Burwell, Cambs CB5 0ED. Tel/Fax: 01638 742024. email: carole@morrises. keme.co.uk F1989 Members 700
Open to all those with an interest in beads, their manufacture, materials and applications. Holds five meetings and publishes a newsletter five times a year.
Bead Study Trust
29 Elliscombe Road, Charlton, London SE7 79F. Tel: 0181 858 2649. email: bead.study.trust@aapi.co.uk F1980 Members 135
Based on the Horace Beck collection of beads in the University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropolgy in Cambridge, the Trust publishes an international newsletter twice a year. In 1997 it published 'Catalogue of the Beck collection: part 1, Europe' and made several Guido awards to scholars.
Brick and Tile Services
63 Wilton Rise, York YO2 4BT. Tel: 01904 621339. email: SGarside@compuserve.com Web:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SGarside/bats.htm
Specialist in ceramic building materials. Services include writing evaluation and publication reports, on-site processing to enable rapid recording of ceramic building material, and assessment of material from backlog sites.
Brigantia
67 Paulsgrove Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hants PO2 7HP. Tel: 01705 696897. email: karl@ lugodoc.demon.co.uk. Web: http://www.satelite.demon.co.uk/brigantia F1990 Members 26
Re-enactment and living history displays of the Iron Age Celts 300BC - 50AD in Southern Britain for museums, schools and English Heritage.
Britannia, the Arthurian Re-Enactment Society
13 Ardleigh, Basildon, Essex SS16 5RA. Tel: 01268 544511. F1990 Members 50
Re-enactment and living history demonstrations for films, television and English Heritage. Carries out research into the period - book 'Barbarian Warriors' published in 1997. Keen to expand the research section of the society.

Britannia: Gazetteer of Roman Military Sites
17 North Street, Old Town, Swindon, Wilts SN1 3JX. email: peter@morgue.demon.co.uk. Web: http://www.morgue.demon.co.uk
An internet resource site. The well-designed web pages can be viewed at the above URL. As well as the gazetteer, there are other useful elements such as maps, a reading list and bibliography, photographs, and glossary.

British Archaeological Association
c/o Victorian Society, 1 Priory Gardens, Bedford Park, London W4 1TT. email: dacruz@liv.ac.uk. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/baa/ F1844
Society to promote the study of archaeology, art and architecture and the preservation of national antiquities. Series of lectures. Publishes an annual journal. Administers the annual Ochs scholarship awards and the Reginald Taylor and Lord Fletcher biennial essay prize.

British Archaeological Awards
56 Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2LS. Tel/Fax: 01494 678975.
The Awards this year will be a retrospective, looking back at the outstanding achievements of British Archaeology over the past 21 years.


British Archaeologists' & Developers' Liaison Group
British Property Federation, 35 Catherine Place, London SW1E 6DJ. Tel: 0171 828 0111 F1985 Disbanded in 1997.
British Association for the Advancement of Science
Anthropology & Archaeology Section, 23 Savile Row, London W1X 2NB. Tel: 0171 973 3076. F1832
The British Association was set up to promote the public understanding of science. The archaeology section is particularly active and welcomes people on a day or week basis. Meets annually for talks on scientific developments in archaeology and field visits. 1998 meeting in September, in Cardiff. For 1999 the venue is Sheffield, and for 2000 London.

British Association for Local History
24 Lower Street, Harnham, Salisbury SP2 8EY. Tel: 01722 332158. Fax: 01722 413242. F1982 Members 3000
The national charity which promotes local history and serves local historians. Organises guided tours to major repositories, publishes books and pamphlets on local history, arranges conferences and commissions a prestigious annual lecture. Publishes The Local Historian, a quarterly journal, and Local History News, a topical magazine.

British Association of Numismatic Societies
Bush, Boake, Allen Ltd, Blackhorse Lane, London E17 5QP. Tel: 0181 523 6531. Fax: 0181 531 8162. email: Phil_mernick@bushboakeallen.com F1953 Members 70
Holds two conferences a year and produces occasional publications.


British Aviation Archaeological Council
8 Holly Road, Oulton Broad, Suffolk NR32 3NH. Tel: 01502 585421. F1978 Members 47
National body for aviation archaeologists and researchers. Initially formed by those investigating crash sites, the area of study has expanded to cover related aspects such as airfield architecture. The council aims to establish and maintain ethical standards and promote the preservation of aircraft relics and related documents and artefacts. *
British Brick Society
c/o Brick Development Association, Woodside House, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 2DX. Tel: 01344 885657. Fax: 01344 890129. email: brick@brick.org.uk F1972 Members 300
Promotes research into all aspects of the archaeology and history of bricks, brickmaking and brickwork. Members come from many backgrounds. 3-4 outings a year, newsletter.

British Numismatic Society
Last known at Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Tel: 0141 330 4221. Fax: 0141 307 8059. F1903.

British Palaeopathology Association
Vichy House, 15 St Mary's Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2QL. Tel: 01227 763435. Fax: 01227 784724
Publishes newsletter three times a year. Subscription £5 per annum. Covers all aspects of osteoarchaeology and cemetery archaeology.
British School of Archaeology in Iraq
31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY. F1932 Members 650
Covers archaeological work in Iraq and neighbouring countries - fieldwork projects in Syria and the Gulf States are planned. Publishes a 6-monthly newsletter and an annual report.

Cambridge Music-Archaeological Survey
Last known at Archaeologia Musica, PO Box 92, Cambridge CB4 1PU. Tel: 01223 351069. F1979.

Castle Studies Group
Last known at Dept History & Archaeology, Queens Building, Queens Drive, Exeter EX4 4QH. Tel: 01392 264349. F1986.

Cave Burial Research Project
6 Old Bank Fold, Almondbury Bank, Huddersfield HD5 8HF. Tel: 01484 532175. F1983.
Carries out research into the use of caves for the burial of the dead in northern England during the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Preparing a catalogue of all sites.

Census of Medieval Tiles in Britain
Last known at Centre for Medieval Studies, The King's Manor, York YO1 2EP. Tel: 01904 433911. Fax: 01904 433918.

Chapels Society
Rookery Farmhouse, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8JA. Tel/Fax : 01986 798308. F1988 Members 300
Publishes a biannual newsletter. Organises study days. The 10th anniversary lecture of the society is at Leicester on 4 July 1998.

Church Archaeology, Society for
c/o CBA, 111 Walmgate, York YO1 2UA. F1996 Members 350
Society for professional archaeologists and any other individuals who are interested in historic churches and chapels. Annual journal and at least one conference.

Churches Conservation Trust
Last known at 89 Fleet Street, , London EC4Y 1DH. Tel: 0171 936 2285. Fax: 0171 936 2284.


Church Monuments Society
c/o The Armouries, H M Tower, London EC3N 4AB. Tel: 0171 930 4466. F1979 Members 500
Programme of spring and autumn lectures. Excursions to churches and other places of interest. Publishes the journal 'Church Monuments' annually and a newsletter twice a year. Biennial symposium.

Clay Pipe Research, Society for
6 Albert Place, 180 High Street, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6QL. F1984 Members 150
Publishes newsletters and a journal. Holds an annual conference.

Common Ground
Last known at Seven Dials Warehouse, 44 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LA. Tel: 0171 379 3109. Fax: 0171 836 5741. F1983.

Costume Society
56 Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset BH16 6DS. Tel: 01202 622115. F1965 Members 1100
Publishes a newsletter twice a year and an annual volume of 'Costume'. Series of lectures at the National Gallery and an annual conference.

Council for British Archaeology (CBA)
Bowes Morrell House, 111 Walmgate, York YO1 2UA. Tel: 01904 671417. Fax: 01904 671384. email: archaeology@compuserve.com. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/ F1944 Staff=13
Government funded body to promote the study and safeguarding of Britain's historic environment, and generate public interest. Individual members receive a welcome pack, automatic membership of a CBA region and 'British Archaeology' magazine.

Council for Independent Archaeology
3 West Street, Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7 4QU. Tel: 01327 340855. Fax: 0171 916 2405. email: cia@archaeology.co.uk. Web: www.archaeology.co.uk/cia/ F 1989 Members 400
Seeks to promote diversity and pluralism in archaeology, and to promote ways in which archaeologists independent of the government and government funding can contribute more effectively to archaeology. Publishes quarterly newsletter and organises a weekend congress or a one-day conference in alternate years.

CTI Centre for History Archaeology and Art History
Last known at University of Glasgow, 1 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Tel: 0141 330 4942. Fax: 0141 330 5518. email: ctih@gla.ac.uk. Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk/ctich F1985.

Dark Ages Society
9 Mill Street, Isleham, Ely, Cambs CB7 5RY. Tel: 01638 780965. Web: http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/kpollock/das F1973 Members 62
Re-enactment society. Most weekends involve intensive role play of 9th-century Saxon-Viking interaction. Rarely does public displays. Monthly meetings March to December. Magazine published 3 times a year.

Stuart Davison, Museums and Heritage Consultant
3 Vestry Close, Grove, Wantage OX12 0QY. Tel: 01235 772775. Fax: 01235 772779
Consultant covering the UK. Services include museum development, curatorial advice, business planning, service reviews and heritage in tourism.

Defence of Britain Project
c/o the Imperial War Museum, Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB2 4PX. Tel: 01223 830280. Fax: 01223 834045. email: defence.of.britain@dial.pipex.com. Web: http://www.britarch.ac.uk/cba/projects/dob/ F1995
Aims to record the 20th-century military remains in the UK. The project aims to encourage public participation, relying on volunteer correspondents for information. Documentary research, recording oral history and field survey. Quarterly newsletter. Volunteers needed. **
Ed Dennison Archaeological Services
18 Springdale Way, Beverley, E Yorks HU17 8NU. Tel: 01482 870723. Fax: 01482 870723. F1996
Contractor covering Yorkshire and the North-East. Services include historic landscape surveys, assessment and evaluation, industrial archaeology, buildings recording and site interpretation.

Early Mines Research Group
98 Victoria Road, Cambridge CB4 3DU. Tel: 01223 329737. F1988
Small group of affiliated researchers. Carries out experimental early metallurgy, recording and excavation. Long-running excavation (3-4 weeks each year) on early mining sites in Wales. Volunteers accepted for excavations, which are mostly carried out in England and Wales in summer. ***
Ecclesiological Society
St Andrew by-the-Wardrobe, Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 5DE. F1839
Programme of lectures, tours and visits to pursue study of church art, architecture and liturgy. Publishes newsletter three times a year and produces other publications.

Engineering Archaeological Services Ltd
Unit 2, Glanypwll Enterprise Workshops, Ffordd Tanngrisian, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NW. Tel/Fax: 01766 832088. F1993 Staff=2+
Contractor covering whole of Britain. Services include geophysical surveying, surveys, evaluations, excavations, finds work and conservation.

English Companions (tha Engliscan Gesithas)
PO BM Box 4336, London WC1N 3XX. Tel: 0116 2694787. email: 100636.2512@compuserve.com. Web: http://www.kami.demon.co.uk/gesithas/ index.html F1966
tha Engliscan Gesithas is Old English for 'The English Companions'. The fellowship was formed as a reaction against the public celebration of the Norman victory at Hastings. Its aims are to increase awareness of the foundations and growth of English culture and to bring together all those with an interest in the period AD 450 to 1066. Quarterly periodical, Wiçowinde ('bindweed'). Members can subscribe to a correspondence course in the 'Englisc' language, and prizes are awarded at their annual feasts for poetry written in 'Englisc'.

English Heritage
23 Savile Row, London, W1X 1AB. Tel: 0171 973 3000. Fax: 0171 973 3334. Staff=1300
The statutory advisor to government departments and local authorities on archaeological issues.

English Heritage, Ancient Monuments Laboratory
Fortress House, 23 Savile Row, London W1X 1AB. Tel: 0171 973 3000. Fax: 0171 973 3330. email: various addressees@eng-h.gov.uk. Web: htm://www.eng-h.gov.uk F1950 Staff=36
Advisors to English Heritage on science and conservation. Undertakes research leading to better methodologies, and establishes guidelines and standards for science and conservation practice.

English Heritage Education Service
FREEPOST 22 (WD214), London W1E 5EZ. Tel: 0171 973 3442. Fax: 0171 973 3443. Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk F1984
Moving in June 1998 - address still valid, but not phone and fax numbers. Service to fulfil the education requirement of English Heritage's statutory duty. Attempts to encourage schools and other education establishments to make better use of the historic environment. This is done locally via regional offices. Produces a variety of resources for teachers - a free catalogue is available.

English Place-Name Society
Dept of English Studies, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 5919. Fax: 0115 951 5924. email: janet.rudkin@nottingham.ac.uk F1923 Members 650
Carries out research into place-names. Produces a journal and other publications on place-names.

Environmental Archaeology, Association for
Dept of Archaeological Sciences, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP. Tel: 01274 383546. Fax: 01274 385190. email: R.A.Nicholson@bradford.ac.uk. Web: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/ eau/aea.html F1983 Members 400
Association for those practising or interested in environmental archaeology. Publishes four newsletters a year, an annual journal and conference proceedings. About to launch a new journal 'Environmental Archaeology: the Journal of Human Palaeoecology'.
Ermine Street Guard
Oakland Farm, Dog Lane, Witcombe, Glos GL3 4UG. Tel/Fax: 01452 862235. F1972 Members 45
Reconstruction and re-enactment of Roman army unit. Research into the construction and use of military equipment. Puts on displays for English Heritage and others.

European Association of Archaeologists
Last known at Acres Rise, Lower Platts, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, E Sussex TN5 7DD. Tel/Fax: 01580 200752. F1994.

Experimental Earthworks Committee
Last known at North Farm West, Overton, Marlborough, Wilts SN8 1QE. Tel: 01672 861229. Fax: 01672 861689. F1959.

Experimental Firing and Ceramic Technology Group
Last known at School of Archaeological Studies, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH. Tel: 0116 252 2618. F1982.

Finds Research Group AD700-1700
c/o City Museum & Art Gallery, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST1 3DW. Tel: 01782 232323. Fax: 01782 232500. email: david.barker@stoke01.stoke-cc.gov.uk F1983 Members 305
2-3 meetings per year on finds-related subjects. Publishes data sheets on finds subjects.

Fortress Study Group
The Severals, Bentleys Road, Market Drayton TF9 1LL. Tel: 01630 653433. F1975 Members 600
An international organisation interested in the whole range of fortifications since the advent of gunpowder. Thrice-yearly newsletter 'Casemate'; annual journal 'Fort'; annual Conference and annual overseas study tour.

Garden History Society
77 The Cowcross, London, EC1M 6BP. Tel: 0171 608 2409. Fax: 0171 490 2974. email: gardenhistorysociety@compuserve.com F1965 Members 2400
Promotes the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes. Annual programme of site visits, lectures, workshops and study visits abroad.

Gardens Archaeology Project
71 Upper Barn Copse, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 8DB. Tel/Fax: 01703 696232. email: CCurrie260@aol.com F1989 Staff=2+4
Garden Archaeology, excavation and survey including tree surveys. An annual training excavation at Dartington Hall in Devon, July 13-19. Tuition fees are £98 for those over 21 and £68 for those under 21 and full-time students. Full board and lodging or camping is extra. ***
Georgian Group
Last known at 6 Fitzroy Square, London W1P 6DX. Tel: 0171 387 1720. Fax: 0171 387 1721. F1937.
Geoscan Research
Heather Brae, Chrisharben Park, Clayton, Bradford BD14 6AE. Tel: 01274 880568. Fax: 01274 818253. email: geoscan@geoscan.demon.co.uk
Suppliers of user-friendly geophysical instrumentation and software designed and manufactured with the needs of amateur and professional archaeologists in mind. Training available by arrangement. Continually developing new techniques and software, and open to suggestions about requirements.

Hillfort Study Group
222 High Street, Batheaston, Bath BA1 7QZ. Tel: 01225 852408. F1966 Members 91
Membership is intended for people currently active in hillfort-related research. Organises an annual 3-4 day field trip.
Historical Metallurgy Society
Last known at 22 Easterfield Drive, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2DB. Tel: 01792 233223. email: 100044.1633@compuserve.com. Web: http://sable.ox.ac.uk/~salter/hms F1962.

Historic Farm Buildings Group
Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 2AG. Tel: 0118 9318663. Fax: 0118 9751264. email: r.d.brigden@reading.ac.uk F1985 Members 250
Publishes two newsletters and a journal each
year. Organises an annual weekend conference.

Historic Gardens Foundation
34 River Court, Upper Ground, London SE1 9PE. Tel: 0171 633 9165. Fax: 0171 401 7072. F1995
Set up to create international links between all those interested in historic parks and gardens, to foster understanding and appreciation of historic gardens and to facilitate exchange of information. Publishes a newsletter and the 'Historic Gardens Review'.
Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU. Tel: 0181 781 9781. Fax: 0181 781 9782. F1989 Staff=53
The body responsible for the conservation, management and display of the Historic Royal Palaces. Fieldwork and recording undertaken in connection with necessary conservation, maintenance and re-presentaion projects. Large-scale archaeological work carried out by contractors.
Eric Houlder Photography
31 Fairview, Carleton, Pontefract, W Yorks WF8 3NT. Tel: 01977 702995
Archaeological photographer with picture library. Available for freelance photographic work, consultancy and tuition.

Implement Petrology Committee
Last known at Department of Archaeology, The University, Sheffield S10 2IN.
Industrial Archaeology, Association for
The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7AW. F1973 Members 800
Annual conference and a working weekend - a series of lectures during two days at Ironbridge. Organises Field Weeks abroad. Publishes quarterly magazine I.A News and annual volume of Industrial Archaeology Review.
Institute of Field Archaeologists
University of Reading, 2 Earley Gate, PO Box 239, Reading RG6 6AU. Tel/Fax: 0118 931 6446. email: admin.ifa@virgin.net. Web: http://www.stripe.net/ifa/ F 1982 Staff=5
The Institute attempts to give archaeologists the status to practise as recognised professionals. It develops and advertises standards and guidance for archaeological work, promotes high standards of vocational training, represents the profession to government and other bodies, provides an exchange of information, and provides services for its members.

International Institute of Maritime Studies
Last known at Oxford University MARE, 4 Butts Road, Horspath, Oxford OX33 1RH.

Interpretation of Britain's Heritage, Society for the
Last known at Unit 4, Dean Clough Business Park, Halifax HX3 5AX. Tel: 01422 345631. F1975.

IRIS, Index Record for Industrial Sites
Last known at Lancaster University Archaeol Unit, Storey Institute, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TH. Tel: 01524 848666. F1993.

R & H Jaeschke Conservators
2 Bydown Cottages, Swimbridge, Devon EX32 0QD. Tel: 01271 830932
Independent conservators for museums and units working on material from excavations. Examination, treatment and advice on storage, handling and display of objects. Run conferences and site visits. Design and make display mounts and replicas.

Jewellery Historians, Society of
Dept of Scientific Research, British Museum, London WC1B 3DG. Fax: 01234 365946. email: mo@MilbrookHouse.com F1977 Members 550
Aims to promote the study and public awareness of the history and development of the craft and craftspeople involved in the manufacture and design of jewellery. International membership. Programme of lecture meetings, occasional symposia and private views of museums. Publishes Jewellery Studies and Gem and Jewellery News.
Landscape Studies, Society for
c/o 32 Birkdale Avenue, Buckley, Flintshire CH7 2NB. Tel: 01244 549636 . F1979 Members 422
Holds weekend conferences and day schools. Publishes the journal 'Landscape History'.

Landward Archaeology
136 Duncombe Street, Walkley, Sheffield S6 3RL. Tel: 0114 234 2033. email: landward@dnet.co.uk
Contractor operating on a UK-wide basis. Concentrates on desk-based research projects. Presently undertaking 'Profiling the Profession', a major research project for English Heritage. This is a detailed survey of employment across the UK to provide the basis for strategies to develop the profession.

Lithic Studies Society
c/o National Museum & Gallery, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF1 3NP. Tel: 01222 573274. Fax: 01222 667320. email: Elizabeth.Walker@nmgw.ac.uk
F1979 Members 300
Lectures, day meetings, fieldtrips, newsletter.

Local Government Archaeological Officers, Association of
Archaeology Section, Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford CM1 1LF. Tel: 01245 437681. Fax: 01245 258353. F1974 Members 89
A forum representing all archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks in England and Wales. Has a network of sub-committees covering specific areas of interest.

Manchester Ancient Textile Unit
Last known at Dept of Archaeology, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. Tel: 0161 275 3019. Fax: 0161 275 3016. F1989.

Material Science-based Archaeology Group
Dept of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PH. Tel: 01865 273779. Web: http://users.ox.ac.uk/~salter/index.html
Applies the techniques of material science to relevant archaeological problems, principally the investigation of archaeo-metallurgical related material.

Medieval Archaeology, The Society for
Devonia, Forton Heath, Shrewsbury SY4 1EY. Tel/Fax: 01743 850736. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/medarch F1957 Members 1300
The society for the study of British history and archaeology since the Roman period. Publishes annual journal 'Medieval Archaeology' and holds conferences.

Medieval Archaeology Research Group
Last known at Edinburgh City Archaeology, 10 Broughton Market, Old Broughton, Edinburgh EH3 6NU. Tel: 0131 558 1040. F1987.

Medieval Dress and Textile Society
Last known at Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER. Tel: 0161 273 4865. Fax: 0161 274 4543.

Medieval Pottery Research Group
Dept of Medieval & Later Antiquities, British Museum, Gt Russell St, London WC1B 3DG. email: mprg@pmiles.demon.co.uk. Web: http://www.pmiles.demon.co.uk/mprg/mprg.htm F1975 Members 270
Publishes a newsletter three times a year and an annual journal 'Medieval Ceramics'. Organises an annual conference.
Medieval Settlement Research Group
c/o Heritage & Environment Group, County Hall, Caldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. Tel: 01234 228072. Fax: 01234 228232. email: coleman@bedfordshire.gov.uk F1986 Members 500
Organises a spring conference and publishes an annual report. Has just published 'Medieval Rural Settlements. A Policy on their Research, Survey, Conservation and Excavation'. The group is hoping to establish a landscape research project following those at Wharram Percy, Raunds and Shapwick.

Monumental Brass Society
Last known at Lowe Hill House, Stratford St Mary, Suffolk CO7 6JX. Tel: 01206 337239. Fax: 0181 521 8387. email: martin@intercity.demon.co.uk F1887.

Beric Morley
27 Milebush, Linslade, Bedfordshire LU7 7UB. Tel: 01525 379571. F1995
Independent heritage advisor on architecture, conservation and interpretation of buildings and historic sites, and building recording. Specialist in preparation of reconstruction drawings. Adult education and recreational lecturing in archaeology and architectural history.
Carole A. Morris
1 Casburn Lane, Burwell, Cambridge CB5 0ED. Tel/Fax: 01638 742024
Archaeological and historical craft consultant. Coverage includes Anglo-Saxon and medieval wooden artefacts, 18th & 19th century glass beads and lacemakers beads.

Museum Documentation Association
Jupiter House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD. Tel: 01223 315760. Fax: 01223 362521. email: mda@mdocassn.demon.co.uk
Grant-funded organisation to provide advice, training and resources on museum information management. It coordinates an Archaeological Terminology Working Group with participation from RCHME and English Heritage.
National Inventory of War Memorials
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ. Tel: 0171 416 5353. Fax: 0171 416 5379. email: nhewitt@iwm.org.uk F1989
Project to create a central archive of information about Britain's war memorials. As well as documentary research, fieldwork is carried out to survey and record the memorial sites.

National Monuments Record
Last known at NMRC, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2GZ. Tel: 01793 414600. Fax: 01793 414606. email: info@rchme.gov.uk. Web: http:\\www.rcheme. bov.uk F1908.

National Trust
33 Sheep St, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1RQ. Tel: 01285 651818. Fax: 01285 657935. email: xeactx@smtp.ntrust.org.uk F1895 Staff=30
Surveys and records the historic landscapes and buildings within its ownership, and works with other conservationists to provide the balanced management and improved understanding and interpretation of those landscapes. Runs training excavations in co-operation with National Trust Working Holidays. Many regional offices and representatives. Volunteers accepted for field survey and documentary research. **
National Trust Historic Buildings Department
NT Head Office, 36 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AS. Tel: 0171 447 6501. Fax: 0171 976 0747.

Nautical Archaeology Society
c/o 19 College Road, HM Naval base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ. Tel/Fax: 01705 818419. email: nasportsmouth@msn.com F1981 Members 900
Runs a training programme of day schools and volunteer events on various aspects of nautical archaeology. Holds annual conference. Publishes quarterly 'International Journal of Nautical Archaeology' and a newsletter. *
Network Archaeology
25 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1NW. Tel/Fax: 01522 532621. F1996 Staff=6+8
Contractor covering the UK. Wide range of services, but specialises in linear developments, such as pipelines. Volunteers accepted. *
Newark & Sherwood College
Friary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1PB. Tel: 01636 680680. Fax: 01636 680681. email: sgorin@newark.ac.uk Staff=5
A further education college specialising in distance learning. Courses include: A level by distance learning and AS level at day and evening classes.

Ordnance Society
Last known at 3 Maskell Way, Southwood, Farnborough GU14 0PU. F1987.

Osteoarchaeological Research Group
7 Eden Crescent, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0NX. Tel: 01580 891650. email: hcg100@unix.york.ac.uk F1993 Members 200
For those interested in bones. Quarterly conferences. Publishes quarterly newsletter, conference proceedings, and other relevant publications.

Palaeoecology Research Services
Environmental Archaeology Unit, University of York, Heslington, York YO1 5DD. Tel: 01904 434475. Fax: 01904 433850. email: bdj@york.ac.uk. Web: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/eau Staff=6
Contractors specialising in bioarchaeological work and the design and supply of sieving and sampling equipment and materials. Operates mainly in Yorkshire and Humberside, but also Europe and Middle East.
Palmerston Forts Society
Last known at 17 Northcroft Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3DR. Tel: 01705 586575. F1984.

La Peinture Murale Antique, Association Internationale pour
c/o Dept of Archaeology, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL. Tel: 0161 275 3320. Fax: 0161 275 3331. F1989 Members 150
International congresses every 3-4 years. Publishes a Bibliographical Bulletin with details of recent discoveries. International colloqium on ancient wall paintings at Vienne, France, Sept 1998.
Pewter Society
Last known at Hunter's Lodge, Paddock Close, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 8NN. Tel: 01732 883314. F1918.

Pillbox Study Group
3 Chelwood Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4JA. Tel: 01823 283596. email: j.hellis@dial.pipex.com F1992 Members 175
Engaged in the study and recording of small-scale fortifications such as pillboxes. Publishes a newsletter and is planning a study day. *
Post-Medieval Archaeology, The Society for
20 Lytton Road, Clarendon Park, Leicester LE2 1WJ. Tel: 0116 270 7999. email: LEicPC@aol.com. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/cba/spma F1967 Members 680
Promotes post-medieval archaeology in Britain and abroad. Annual journal, two conferences and two newsletters a year.

Prehistoric Ceramics Research Group
c/o Wessex Archaeology, Portway House, Old Sarum, Park, Salisbury SP4 6EB. Tel: 01722 326867. Fax: 01722 337562. email: wessexarch@dial.pipex.com F1988 Members 105
Formed to promote the study of prehistoric pottery from the Neolithic to the Iron Age. AGM and one other meeting annually. A weekend conference, survey of early prehistoric pottery and various publications are planned. Involvement in the research agenda is limited to specialists, but non-specialists are welcome at meetings.

Prehistoric Society
Institute of Archaeology, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PY. F1935 Members 2000
Study tours and visits in Britain and abroad. Conferences. Publishes a newsletter and the 'Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society'.

Prytani Iron Age Reconstruction Society
Last known at 8 Ogwen Terrace, High Street, Bethesda LL57. Tel: 01248 601826.

Quern Study Group
Dept of Archaeology, PO Box 218, University of Reading, Reading, Berks RG6 6AA. Tel: 0118 9875123. email: r.l.saunders@reading.ac.uk F1987 Members 28
Widening its field of study to include a variety of stone uses. Publishes a newsletter twice a year.

Rauzet, France
27 The Cedars, Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5TS
Excavation of a monastic site in the Charente, near Angouleme. The site is a sister priory of the Craswall Grandmontine priory in Herefordshire (protected by English Heritage and not open to excavation). Volunteers are accepted at Rauzet if they can find their accommodation or camp on site. Applicants (over 18) apply with sae to Carole Huchison at above address. ***
Regia Anglorum
9 Durleigh Close, Headley Park, Bristol BS13 7NQ. Tel: 0117 964 6818. email: 101364.35@compuserve.com. Web: http://www.ftech.net/~regia F1980
Early medieval re-enactment society.

Rei Cretariae Romanae Fautores
Charity Farmhouse, Netherton Road, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5JX. Tel: 01865 278241. Fax: 01865 278254 . F1957 Members 200
International learned society specialising in Roman pottery. Aims to establish contact between scholars of different countries. Publishes Acta and newsletters.

Research Laboratory for Archaeology & History of Art
Oxford University, 6 Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3QJ. Tel: 01865 515211. Fax: 01865 273932. email: michael.tite@rlaha.ox.ac.uk
Foremost archaeological science research organisation. Undertakes small sample radiocarbon dating, luminescence dating, ceramic petrology, lead isotope analysis, and stable isotope dietary studies.

Rescue - British Archaeological Trust
15A Bull Plain, Hertford, Herts SG14 1DX. Tel: 01992 553377. F1971
Independent organisation that aims to promote and foster the discovery, investigation, recording, preservation and study of archaeology and to promote public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the archaeological heritage.
Joanna Richards, Archaeological Illustration
The Sconce, 42 Claytons Way, Huntingdon, Cambs PE18 7UT. Tel: 01480 453231.
High-quality illustration, including maps, plans, sections, finds, reconstructions and publicity material.
Roman Archaeology, Association for
27 Broadway, Swindon, Wilts SN2 3BN. Tel: 01793 534008. F1995 Members 1700
Fund-raising charity in support of Roman archaeology and Roman collections available to the public. Members receive privileged entry, mostly free, to principal sites and museums across Britain. Weekend archaeological excursion and single day field trips. Twice-yearly bulletin, annual dinner, AGM and Symposium.

Roman Building Trust
23 Mill Lane, Welwyn, Herts AL6 9EU. Tel/Fax: 01438 715300. F1993
Aims to construct an experimental hypocausted building in Britain. A suite of baths is to be constructed (probably abroad) for a TV programme in 1998. Offers advice on Roman building technology.

Roman Finds Group
1 Stebbing Farm, Fishers Green, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2JB. F1988 Members 130
A special-interest group for all people interested in artefacts of Roman date other than pottery. Meetings are held twice a year, generally spring and autumn. Occasional weekend meetings. Publishes newsletter twice a year.

Roman Military Research Society
12 Crathorne Avenue, Oxley, Wolverhampton, W Midlands WV10 6BT. Tel: 01902 788503. F1983 Members 45
A research and re-enactment organisation specialising in the authentic reconstruction and testing of Roman military equipment, including artillery, weapons and armour. These are used by the drill squad of the Society (Vexillatio Legionis Geminae) in re-enactments and monthly training sessions at the Roman fort at Baginton, near Coventry. Lectures, talks and displays for schools and societies.
Roman Mosaics, Association for the Study and Preservation of
38 Oaklea, Ash Vale, Aldershot, Hants GU12 5HP. Tel: 01252 316018. F1978 Members 180
Open to all who are interested in Roman mosaics. Organises meetings and visits. Publishes newletters and the journal 'Mosaic'. Engaged in production of a corpus of Roman mosaics.

Roman Pottery, Study Group for
Walker House, 87 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0171 410 2270. Fax: 0171 410 2201. email: louiser@molas.org.uk. Web: http://www.molas.org.uk/sgrp.ntml F1971 Members 134
A forum for debate and exchange of information on Romano-British pottery. Organises meetings and annual conference. Publishes 'Journal of Roman Pottery Studies'.

Roman Research Trust
34 Mowbray Road, Didcot, Oxon OX11 8SU. Tel: 01235 817127. F1990
A grant-giving organisation. Grants given towards excavation, research and publication relating to Romano-British sites and material. Library collection available for reference.

Roman Roads, and How to Trace Them
5 Far Sandfield, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JS. Tel: 01452 855338. F1990
Ken Jermy is a one-man 'Special Interest Group' glad to give advice or information to any Roman road hunter.

Roman Studies, Society for Promotion of
Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU. Tel: 0171 323 9583. Fax: 0171 323 9584. email: romansoc@sas.ac.uk. Web: http://www.sas.ac.uk/icls/roman/ F1910 Members 2600
Organises conferences. Publishes journals 'Britannia' and 'Journal of Roman Studies'. Well-stocked library.
Royal Archaeological Institute (RAI)
c/o Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1V 0HS. F1844 Members 1500
The largest non-specialist, non-exclusive national society in the UK. Publishes 'The Archaeological Journal'. One day Spring and Autumn meetings and one week Summer Meetings.

Royal Commission on the Historic Monuments for England
Last known at National Monuments Record Centre, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2GZ. Tel: 01793 414707. email: info@rchme.gov.uk. Web: http://www.rchme.gov.uk F1908.
Royal Numismatic Society
Last known at The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. Tel: 0171 323 8173. F1836.

R.P.S Clouston
The Old Barn, Deane's Close, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 6SY. Tel: 01235 821888. Fax: 01235 820351. email: davidf@rpsplc.co.uk Staff=5+10
Consultants covering England. Services include evaluations and provision of expert witnesses.
John Samuels Archaeological Consultants
The Manor, South Street, Normanton-on-Trent, Newark, Notts NG23 6RQ. Tel: 01636 821727. Fax: 01636 822080. F1989
Consultancy covering England. Specialises in planning and development.

Mick Sharp Photography
Eithinog, Waun, Penisarwaun, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 3PW. Tel/Fax: 01286 872425.
Library of photographs by Mick Sharp and Jean Williamson available for publication. Black and white prints and colour transparencies of subjects connected with archaeology, mainly Britain, but also abroad. The lecture slide service has been discontinued, but publishing commissions are undertaken.

Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
Ropewalk House, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3NN. Tel/Fax: 01726 73104. F1976
Display of shipwreck artefacts. Concerned with the history, location and excavation of shipwrecks. Operates a consultancy on shipwreck research in British waters. Volunteers welcome to work in the centre, open March to mid November. *

Silures Iron Age Society
20 Mendip View, Wick, Bristol BS30 5PY. Tel: 0117 937 4059. F1991 Members 40
Aims to recreate life of Iron Age Celts at around 0-50 AD through living history displays and interpretative shows. Forthcoming shows at Castell Henllys, Tintagel, Chysauster and other sites.

Society of Antiquaries of London
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1V 0HS. Tel: 0171 734 0193. Fax: 0171 287 6967. email: soc.antic.lond@dial.pipex.com F1707 Members 2000
The foremost archaeological society with an excellent library. In its fine premises next door to the Royal Academy, the Society acts as host to many other organisations and conferences, and plays an important role in providing a forum for archaeology. Publishes 'Antiquaries Journal' and various monographs. Membership restricted to elected Fellows.
Stratascan
Tiltridge Farm, Upper Hook Road, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs WR8 0SA. Tel: 01684 592266. Fax: 01684 594142. email: stratascan@aol.uk F1987
Geophysical surveys, including ground probing radar, throughout the UK and western Europe. Recent surveys at Tower of London, Chateau de Mayenne and Daventry International Railfreight terminal.

Tiles & Architectural Ceramics Society
Decorative Art Department, Liverpool Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN. Tel: 0151 207 0001. Fax: 0151 478 4390. F1981 Members 360
The society is open to anyone with an interest in tiles and decorative ceramics. Twice-yearly magazine 'Glazed Expressions', quarterly newsletter, and journal. Annual lecture and visits. Current major project compiling a tile and architectural ceramic location index, with a view to eventual publication.

UK Institute for Conservation Archaeology Section
Last known at 6 Whitehorse Mews, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7QD. Tel: 0171 620 3371. Fax: 0171 620 3761. Web: http://www.netlink. co.uk/users/ukicarchsect.html

United Kingdom Fortifications Club
4 Mablethorpe Road, Wymering, Portsmouth PO6 3LJ. Tel: 01705 387794 . F1972 Members 131
Research into military sites. Has its own library and extensive archive on fortifications. Publishes the journal 'Aldis'. Undertakes excavations when necessary. **
Vernacular Architecture Group
16 Falna Crescent, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 8JS. Tel/Fax: 01827 69434. F1952 Members 580
A society to study smaller traditional buildings. A winter and spring conference and an annual journal. Publishes a bibliography every five years.

Viking & Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project
Last known at Dept of Archaeology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Tel: 0141 330 5690. Fax: 0141 307 8044. F1978.

Viking Society for Northern Research
University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT. Tel: 0171 387 7176. Fax: 0171 380 7750. email: s.rust@ucl.ac.uk F1892 Members 650
Holds a meeting three times at year at which papers are given. Produces an annual publication 'Saga Book', and various books and other publications.

Wetland Archaeological Research Project (WARP)
Dept of History and Archaeology, Queen's Building, The University, Exeter EX4 4QH. Tel: 01392 264350. Fax: 01392 861095. F1986 Members 350
WARP promotes Wetland archaeology worldwide. Recent conferences in Vancouver, Denmark and Exeter. Conferences planned for Dublin and Florida. Publishes newsletter 'NewsWARP'. Vancouver conference proceedings published as 'Hidden Dimensions' WARP Occasional Paper 11.

White Company (1450-1485)
171 Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, Hants SO50 5HH. Tel: 01962 818575. Fax: 01962 842327. email: dave-key@uk.ibm.com. Web: http://www.novarltd. demon.co.uk/webpages/white.htm F1983 Members 120
Studies the period of 'The Wars of the Roses' (1450-85). Uses demonstrations, where the public can see and touch accurate replicas of artifacts. Recent projects include painting, tailoring, and reconstructions of military Pennons and Pavises.
David Williams Archaeological Illustration Services
Flat 5, 20 Somers Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9DZ. Tel: 01737 247296
Most aspects of freelance archaeological illustration for archive and publication. High -quality finds drawings a speciality.

Young Archaeologists Club (YAC)
c/o CBA, Bowes Morrell House, 111 Walmgate, York YO1 2UA. Tel: 01904 671417. Fax: 01904 671384. email: j.mather@dial.pipex.com. Web: http://britac3.britac.ac.uk/oba/cba/yac.html F1972 Members 2029
The only UK club for young people between 9 & 16. Members receive a quarterly magazine and can join local branches, go on field study holidays, enter the Young Archaeologist of the Year Award and take part in events such as National Archaeology days, this year 25 & 26 July. The aim is for young people and their families to visit sites of archaeological/historical interest and join in the activities. Contact York for details of membership and events, or see under regions in this Directory.

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