Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)

Regular rates until end of March! #PMAC26

PHD Student Group - Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology The PhD Student Group is an international network of post-graduate researchers. They are an important part of our membership, doing exciting research around the world.

Have a look at the programme for this year. There are some interesting sessions coming up. Join the SPMA PhD Group today and come along! spma.org.uk/phd-student-...

Poster on light blue background, a transparent photo of the tip of a ballpoint pen and some words in blue ink on the lower half of the poster with an overlay of the SPMA logo of an early miner in the lower right corner. The poster reads: SPMA PHD GROUP Next monthly meeting: Thu 26 Feb 16:00-18:00 BST Academic Writing & Publishing Dr Helen Loney (University of Worcester / Co-Editor of 'Post-Medieval Archaeology') Prof Kathryn Sampeck (University of Reading / Illinois State University / Co-editor of 'Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology' / Previous editor for 'Historical Archaeology') Emma Lockwood (Taylor and Francis Group) Join our group & find out more about the speakers spma.org.uk/phd-student-group

The next SPMA PhD Group online session is on Thu 26 Feb 16-18:00 BST! Our speakers have extensive experience & offer a range of perspectives- come, listen, & ask as many questions as you can
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LGBTQ+ History MONTH UK Exhibitions Manchester: People’s History Museum - Re/Assemble Explores the 1988 Section 28 protest in Manchester & features new artwork commissions that respond to its legacy Kew: The National Archives - Love Letters documents exploring 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice, & passion. Around one third of the documents feature same-gender relationships including Oscar Wilde, Anne ‘Gentleman Jack’ Lister & her partner Ann Walker Details from Anne Lister's (1791–1840) will, held at The National Archives - Anne Lister's signature and stamp in the lower left corner and lower middle of the poster with the will as the transparent background of the poster. Two painted rainbows in the lower right corner with a logo of the SPMA of an early mine on top of them.

And there are also exhibitions which are open all month long during #LGBTQplusHM 3/3

LGBTQ+ History MONTH London tours & talks this weekend Sunday, 15th February: National Gallery - LGBTQ+ History Month 2026 tour & talk by Dr Tilly Scantlebury (Free; first come, first served) British Museum - Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum (Free; advance booking essential) Tate Britain - LGBTQIA+ Tours at Tate Britain (Free) Duncan Grant’s Bathing (1911) in the lower left corner, a bold, modernist depiction of male nudes bathing outdoors. The men are arranged in relaxed poses—some standing, some bending or sitting—clustered near what appears to be water. Their bodies are simplified and solid, outlined with strong, dark contours. The colours are bold and non-naturalistic, with areas of pinkish flesh tones set against deep greens and blues of trees and foliage. The background is made up of broad, flattened planes of colour rather than detailed scenery. Two painted rainbows in the lower right corner with a logo of the SPMA of an early mine on top of them

On Sunday, several galleries and museums welcome visitors to thematic tours in London #LGBTQplusHM 2/3

LGBTQ+ History MONTH UK tours & talks this weekend Saturday, 14th February: Bristol M-Shed: a day of fascinating talks featuring stories of LGBTQ+ people in the Bristol region over the last 150 years (Free) Royal Leamington Spa - Warwickshire Pride’s Queer History Tour (from £6.13 via Eventbrite) The talks include one on Mick Belsten (1934-1990), far right, a Shirehampton seafarer who became a gay rights activist. Photo: Gendered Seas A photograph in the lower left corner: in the foreground are people holding up a large horizontal banner that reads “GAY TIMES — Britain’s national gay news magazine. Two painted rainbows in the lower right corner with a logo of the SPMA of an early mine on top of them.

#LGBTQplusHM is still on - here are some events taking place in Bristol and Lemingston Spa this weekend 1/3

PHD Student Group - Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology The PhD Student Group is an international network of post-graduate researchers. They are an important part of our membership, doing exciting research around the world.

PPS. Both Aldo & Sun happen to be members of our #PhD Group. Join the group here: spma.org.uk/phd-student-... 3/3

Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)

PS. If you haven't registered for #PMAC26 yet, here is your reminder: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie... 2/3

The Paul & Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award 2026 round had many applications, which made the decision-making process rather difficult. However, two stood out: congratulations Aldo Accinelli (University of Amsterdam) & Sun Yan @durham.ac.uk! We look forward to seeing you in Reading 1/3

Poster with a light blue background and dark blue letters: SPMA RESEARCH GRANT 2026 FUNDING: UP TO £2,000/PROPOSAL TOTAL FUND: £2,000 DEADLINE: 1 march 2026 RESULTS: 1 MAY 2026 TERMS: project report for inclusion on our website & in our newsletter In the lower half of the poster, a photograph is shown which depicts a colourful glazed tile with white flowers with blue and yellow details. The label in the lower right corner reads SPMA GRANT 2025 MYRONENKO. The SPMA logo with an old miner is on the right side of the poster partially overlaying the photograph. Application form and contact details: spma.org.uk/research-grants is written in a text box on the photograph.

The next #SPMA Research Grants deadline is fast approaching! You have until Sunday, 1 March 2026, to apply for funding. Read more on our website: spma.org.uk/research-gra...

The second #ResearchGrant deadline is 1 September 2026.

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH MANCHESTER TOURS & TALKS THIS WEEKEND SATURDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY People’s History Museum - Re/Assemble archive exploration and guided tour (£16.78/£11.44, see Eventbrite) A photograph of flyers with the title People's History Museum A painted rainbow goes diagonally from the middle of the picture from behind the photo to the middle right of the poster. In the lower right corner, the SPMA logo with an early miner can be seen

Multiple tour options are also available tomorrow in Manchester by People's History Museum as part of #LGBTQplusHM. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/reassemble...

Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)

Registration for the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 is now open! Regular rates to attend #PMAC26 apply until March 31, late registration until April 27, on-site registration possible for a fee. Buy your ticket here to join us this May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

Sunday, 8th February: Tate Britain - LGBTQIA+ Tours at Tate Britain (Free) www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...

#LGBTQplusHM

Walking London’s queer history

Saturday, 7th February: London Museum - Walking London’s queer history (from £17, discounted tickets available): www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wal...

#LGBTQplusHM

Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum Explore a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ connections, from the ancient world to the present day, on our volunteer-led tour.

Saturday, 7th February: British Museum - Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum (Free, advance booking essential): www.britishmuseum.org/events/desir...

#LGBTQplusHM

Out at Sea Visit the National Maritime Museum for a family-friendly festival celebrating LGBTQ+ history!

Saturday, 7th February: National Maritime Museum - Out at Sea (Free): www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/nat...

#LGBTQplusHM

A poster on a light green-pink gradient background with the following message: LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH LONDON TOURS & TALKS THIS WEEKEND SATURDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY Greenwich National Maritime Museum - Out at Sea (Free) British Museum - Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum (Free, advance booking essential) London Museum - Walking London’s queer history (from £17) A purple spiralling arrow points from the word Greenwich towards the lower half of the poster where the torso of a colourfully dressed sailor with a cheetah print hat can be seen wearing a microphone. Image courtesy of NMM Out at Sea programme. A painted rainbow goes diagonally from the middle of the picture from behind the sailor to the middle right of the poster. In the lower right corner, the SPMA logo with an early miner can be seen.

A poster on a light green-pink gradient background with the following message: LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH LONDON TOURS & TALKS THIS WEEKEND SUNDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY Tate Britain - LGBTQIA+ Tours at Tate Britain (Free) A cutout of a black and white photograph of two individuals wearing Victorian dresses is in the lower left of the image. The title reads: Frederick Park (right) & Ernest Boulton as Fanny & Stella, 1869 A painted rainbow goes diagonally from the middle of the picture from behind the sailor to the middle right of the poster. In the lower right corner, the SPMA logo with an early miner can be seen.

It's #LGBTQplusHM! Museums & galleries around the UK are showcasing LGBTQ+ stories & histories throughout February . Here is a highlight of some events in London this weekend at Greenwich National Maritime Museum, British Museum, London Museum & Tate Britain

The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology is celebrating LGBTQ+ history month. Lower right: Honouring past and present stories in the continued fight for equality & love. A painted rainbow is shown in the background from the lower elftt to the upper right corner. In the bottom middle of the image, the SPMA logo (an early miner with a pickaxe and backpack in the style of a pilgrim's badge) is shown.

This February, we will be sharing & highlighting relevant exhibitions in galleries & museums as part of #LGBTQplusHM to honour stories from the past & present in the continued fight for equality & love!

Our Journal - Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology Post-Medieval Archaeology is an international journal devoted to the study of the archaeology and heritage of the post-Medieval period around the world.

Ps. Our journal is triannual and we accept submissions all year round - more details here: spma.org.uk/our-journal

Post-Medieval Archaeology volume 59, part 3 - our new journal against a snowy backdrop with a granite boundary wall and some pine trees in the background. A large cup of tea in a white cup with green print sits to the right of the journal

Time for a cuppa! Topics in the latest issue of PMA range from kinrande porcelain in Portugal (Sun Yat-sen University, NOVA/FCSH), C19 Basque siege archaeology (@ehu.eus) to C17 glass assemblage from a Dutch shipwreck (@incipitcsic.bsky.social, @sheffielduni.bsky.social & @cchscsic.bsky.social)

Our website is up and running again so you can access the forms and fill in those applications, good luck!

Our treasurer Joel Santos and membership officer Megan Crutcher sitting behind the table at the Book Room amongst other vendors

Our VP Tânia Manuel Casimiro and membership officer Megan Crutcher at our table at SHA2026 greeting a visitor

We are at #SHA2026 - come say hi! You can find us on the 3rd floor of the Detroit Marriott Hotel at the Book Room (Ambassador I). Drop by for a chat, grab a pen & become a member!

Dr Claudia Uribe Chinen, Lecturer & Researcher in #Archaeology & #Heritage, Department of Humanities, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. To attend, please contact the group manager Dr Lenore Thompson at L.Thompson3@derby.ac.uk. Image description: see ALT 2/2

The same details as given in the post on a light blue background with a black and white image of a guard tower and barbed wire in the lower half of the flyer, overlaid by the SPMA logo and Join our group and find out more about the speakers spma.org.uk/phd-student-group Image background: WWII refugee and evacuee camp founded during the Nazi occupation of Viljandi, Estonia. The location of the camp was revealed through property development which led to the partial excavation of the camp’s graveyard in 2024. Despite calls from archaeologists to reconsider the decision, the rest of the graves were exhumed in 2025 without archaeologists or osteologists present. RA, EFA.217.0.183419.

Our #PhD Group will meet over Teams on Wed, Jan 14, 3-5pm BST. The topic is 'Contested Heritage, its ethics & protections'. Our speakers are Dr John Carman, Hon. Ass. Prof., School of History & Cultures, Uni of Birmingham & Chair, Heritage Advisory Committee of @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social & 1/2

Flyer for The Paul and Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award: top half showing a fragment of the painting of Reading Abbey, Berkshire (1807). REDMG : 1979.156.1 with "Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026, 15-17 May 2026 (Reading, UK)" written in white at the top of the flyer with the SPMA logo to its right. At the center of the painting: "Planning to attend PMAC2026?" The lower half of the flyer is beige with white stars and the following details in dark blue: The Paul and Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award AWARD: max £250/proposal TOTAL FUND: £250 (may be split between two proposal) Two columns follow. Left columns reads: TERMS - no age restrictions - open worldwide - presentation not required - society membership not required - bursary can be used to cover registration, travel, hotel, childcare - report for inclusion on website & newsletter within three months The right column reads: PRIORITISED: - first-time attendees - students - low income applicants - BAME applicants - minority applicants Bottom half of the flyer has a teal rectangle with round corners with "Application deadline" and a blue rectangle with round corners below it on the teal with "Jan 15, 2026". Below these is the website "spma.org.uk/prizes-and-grants" surrounded by a blue oval.

Want to join us for #PMAC26, hosted at the University of Reading, UK, on 15-17 May 2026 but need financial support to attend? You could apply for the Paul & Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award! See details below. Deadline: 15 Jan. Application form & more info: spma.org.uk/paul-courtne...

Thank you, Beatriz! It was a pleasure to have you as our speaker this year!

A merch table with a navy blue branded table cloth “The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology”

Katy Whitaker and visitor by the merch table in discussion

Are you at @tag2025york.bsky.social? Come find us at the bookstalls! #tag2025

SPMA members! Our AGM is today at 4pm (UK time). Join us at the York Medical Society or over Zoom (see your emails for the link). The AGM is followed by the Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture + drinks reception. Lecture starts at 6pm (free for everyone). Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...

A sepia photograph with the graffiti '500 years of Columbus LIE!!! yet we survive' on the side of a wall. Overlayed with the SPMA logo and GEOFF EGAN MEMORIAL LECTURE 2025 in the upper right corner on a white painted background. In the lower left corner: YORK, DEC 16, 5-7PM

A poster with a sepia photograph with the graffiti '500 years of Columbus LIE!!! yet we survive' on the side of a wall as the background with Beatriz Marín-Aguilera overlayed in the lower left corner. The poster reads: Geoff Egan memorial lecture 2025, An archaeology of radical tenderness, Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera, 'The archaeology of radical tenderness challenges inherited power structures and colonial histories offering new alternatives for our discipline as a site of openness, resistance, and relatedness. It advocates for an embodied-situated practice and a critical and loving approach to social justice, emphasising collective care, the transformation of communities through shared vulnerability, and the healing needed to birth new (more equal) futures.' York Medical Society (YO1 8AW) DEC 16, 5-7pm

The 2025 Geoff Egan Memorial Lecturer is Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera - @archaeotext.bsky.social! The lecture, 'An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness' takes place at York Medical Society on Dec 16, 2025 from 5-7pm and is followed by a drinks reception. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...

An Atmosphere of Industrialisation #Workshop, Dec 8th, Derby Museum & Art Gallery - exploring impacts of pollution from the Industrial Revolution on objects housed in Derby Museum. Free to attend, catered. More info: Dr Lenore Thompson: l.thompson3@derby.ac.uk. Reg: derbymuseums.org/event/an-atm...