Oxford Archaeology’s

50th anniversary event

22nd November 2023
Thames Hall, King’s Centre, Osney Mead

12.30 to 1.45 pm: Buffet lunch in the Thames Hall.

1.45 to 2.05 pm: Welcome by Chris Gosden and Jan Wills.

2.05 to 2.15 pm: Reflections by Tom Hassall.

What called you to archaeology?

2.20 to 2.35 pm: Archaeology and its benefits to society by Clem Cooper.

Surprises

2.45 to 3 pm: Archaeology and the nature crisis by Dr Anwen Cooper.

The OA team

3.05 to 3.30 pm: “OA at 50” highlights – three special projects:

Oxford – Westgate then and now by Ben Ford
Lancaster – Cumwhitton by Adam Parsons
Cambridge – Priors Hall Park by Paddy Lambert

3.30 to 3.45 pm: Creative Competition award.

The future

3.45 to 3.55 pm: The next 50 years? by Ken Welsh.

3.55 to 4 pm: Conclusion by Jan Wills.

4.00 to 4.30: Refreshments.