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If the Time Team programmes and this website have whetted your interest and you want to become more than an armchair archaeologist, there are a number of organisations that can provide advice and information.
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Council for British Archaeology
Bowes Morrell House
111 Walmgate
York YO1 9WA
Tel: 01904 671 417
Fax: 01904 671 384
E-mail: archaeology@csi.com
Website: www.britarch.ac.uk
A first step is to find out what is going on near you – there are local and regional groups all over the country. The best source of information is the CBA, members of which include individuals and organisations across the whole spectrum of archaeology, from professionals to amateurs.
The CBA provides information, advice and practical support to assist those who want to become involved in archaeology through fieldwork and/or by participating in meetings and events. It also publishes the popular news magazine British Archaeology, which ranges right across the subject from prehistory to the archaeology of the 20th century, from conservation to legislation, and from education to the latest discoveries and newest ideas. The magazine contains campaigning editorials as well as features and reviews by some of the best writers and thinkers in the field.
Members and subscribers to British Archaeology also receive the CBA's information listings supplement, Briefing. This provides details of forthcoming fieldwork opportunities, events and exhibitions, conferences, lectures, day schools, short courses, grants and awards, and new books.
The CBA's website includes back issues of British Archaeology, details of projects such as the National Archaeology Days (usually held in September) and a comprehensive list of university departments, national bodies, museums and so on. It is by far the best 'gateway' to archaeology on the web.
Young Archaeologists' Club
www.britarch.ac.uk/yac/index.html
The young person's section of the CBA, the YAC whose president is Time Team's Tony Robinson is for people between the ages of nine and 16, schools and families. YAC members can take part in club activities, join a local branch and go on field study holidays. Each member receives the club's quarterly magazine Young Archaeologist. It is packed with stories of recent discoveries, news, reports from junior correspondents, competitions, questions and answers, and things to make and do. To contact the YAC, use the same address as for the CBA.
Training Online Resource Centre for Archaeology
www.torc.org.uk
TORC is an information service for anyone interested in courses and training in archaeology, from GCSE and A level courses through to specialised training for professional archaeologists. TORC provides up-to-date searchable databases of all the archaeology courses available in the UK, along with information to help you find which courses will be most useful to you, whether you are just starting to study archaeology or are a professional archaeologist looking to extend your skills.
TORC factsheets
TORC's factsheet series covers a wide range of questions and queries you might have when looking for information on learning, training and experience in archaeology. The series is regularly revised and more factsheets are in the pipeline.
1. Getting started in archaeology
An introduction to archaeology in the UK, and advice and guidance on how you could start to get involved.
2. Metal detecting: advice for users of metal detectors in England and Wales
An introductory guide to responsible metal detecting, looking at the archaeological and legal implications.
3. Training in archaeological science
A guide through the different paths into the various scientific areas of archaeology, outlining the major fields and ways into studying them.
4. Archaeology in higher education
An overview of studying archaeology in higher education, including a listing of higher education establishments that teach archaeology.
5. A job in archaeology
Finding a job in archaeology, who employs who, what qualifications you might need and where you can find more information.
6. Continuing education courses in archaeology
An introduction to studying archaeology at an adult continuing education centre.
7. Archaeology qualifications at 14+
A guide to the archaeology qualifications open to those at school.
8. Everything you always wanted to know about archaeological excavations but were afraid to ask
The inside track on how to survive (and enjoy!) your first excavation.
9. Archaeology and buildings in England
A brief overview of buildings archaeology in England: legislation, archaeological approaches and finding out more.
10. Archaeology by distance learning
A rundown of the opportunities to study archaeology through distance learning.
Current Archaeology
9 Nassington Road
London NW3 2TX
Tel: 020 7435 7517
Fax: 020 7916 2405
E-mail: tsubs@archaeology.co.uk
Website: www.archaeology.co.uk
With six issues a year, this lively and popular colour magazine provides good coverage of news about recent finds, new books and topics of debate. Subscribers also get the Directory of British Digs, full of details of forthcoming archaeological excavations. The Current Archaeology website offers a foretaste of the magazine itself and a mass of useful information about archaeology.
English Heritage Education Service
23 Savile Row
London W1X 1AB
Website: www.heritageeducation.org.uk
In addition to caring for over 400 monuments, English Heritage has a superb education service that exists to help teachers at all levels make full use of the historic environment. Visits to historic sites are a recommended part of the national curriculum and educational visits to English Heritage sites are free. The EH education service offers guidance not only on sites' historical relevance, but also on the part that visits can play in subjects as varied as English, maths, science and geography. Schools can subscribe to a teachers' membership scheme. Contact the education service to obtain copies of the following free publications: Windows on the Past (which contains details of the teachers' membership scheme), and Visiting Historical Sites and Resources (which describes a host of educational publications and videos).
Environment & Heritage Service
35 Castle Street
Belfast BT1 1GU
Tel: 028 9054 6528
Fax: 028 9054 6660
E-mail: ehs@nics.gov.uk
Website: www.nics.gov.uk/ehs
The Environment & Heritage Service is an agency under the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. The 'Built Heritage' section is the part mainly concerned with archaeology. The EHS can offer information and arrange visits to historic sites.
UK Archaeological Opportunities
www.ukarchaeology.org.uk
An independent listing of volunteer projects, courses and work experience in the UK and Ireland related to archaeology, run by Time Team forum regular Sarah MacLean.
Institute of Field Archaeologists
University of Reading
2 Earley Gate
Reading RG6 6AU
Website: www.archaeologists.net
The Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA) is the professional organisation for archaeologists in the United Kingdom. It promotes professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of the heritage. Their website contains valuable information for archaeologists, students and purchasers of archaeological services.
Other organisations
Lindum Heritage
www.lindumheritage.co.uk
Tel: 01522 851388
E-mail: info@lindumheritage.co.uk
Lindum Heritage provides short breaks on a variety of archaeological and historical themes. Based in and around the historic city of Lincoln, the courses are run by professional archaeologists and historians. They all include a mix of talks, visits and practical activities.
British Archaeological Jobs Resource (BAJR)
www.bajr.org
The recently revamped BAJR website contains a great deal more than just job adverts. As well as being the most comprehensive online source of information about what jobs are available in the British heritage industry, it also includes many new and extensive resources. These include a 'Who's Who' of the British heritage industry, with contact details for universities and other educational establishments, together with every curator and county planning office in the UK. There is also information on magazines, books, software, maps, databases, guides; plus a messageboard, The Digger magazine (the voice of field archaeologists) and the best set of archaeological games on the web.