Dr Mike Nevell

Ironbridge in Transition: Industrial Archaeology & Heritage in the Gorge Enters New Era On the 2nd March 2026 the ten Ironbridge industrial musuems, 400,000 archives & collections, and 35 monuments and listed buildings will transfer to the ownership of the National Trust. These sites have been run by the Ironbridge Gorge Musuem Trust since 1967 and tell the story of the birth and development of global industrialisation. This is a move designed to secure their long-term future and success, and the UK Government has invested £9m from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport in supporting the transfer. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, formed in 1967 by a group of enthusiatic volunteers, and lying within the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, was one of the UK's largest independent museums and the custodian of some of the nation's most significant industrial heritage.

Ironbridge in Transition: industrial archaeology & heritage in the Gorge enters new era

UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and Severn Valley Railway have marked a significant step forward in railway decarbonisation with the official market launch of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered ...

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My next online talk will be a look at The Folklore of Ancient Buildings. I'm especially interested in how archaeologists and folklorists have worked together to interpret the evidence for traditional beliefs in ancient buildings...

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A black - white cartoon explaining the different ways sites get buried

It's really fabulous to wake up to 9k followers 😮🥳. Diolch yn Fawr / thank you everyone 🙏

As a thank you - here is my 1994 Toby the Trowel explainer: 'How Sites Get Buried' 🤔

Surely the most common question ever asked of an archaeologist in a trench..🧐🏺

📷 My own, from younger days

Archaeologists seek better pay after many ‘bled out of the profession’ due to low wages Average salary of those working in sector stands at €35,000 with Unite union pushing for Labour Court order

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A gorgeous photo of the flanged gold torc showing lots of detail

Amazing photo from latest torc update showing intricacy of this gorgeous torc!

Look at the decoration! The hammered ends of broken loop! The ?applied wire! The worn terminal ends!

We need this #torc in a museum to study in detail!

#Archaeology 🏺

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Oswestry's Llwyd Mansion has become a 'floppy box' say engineers Engineers at Manchester Firm Buttress Architects have been undertaking an in-depth review of the building

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Oswestry's Llwyd Mansion has become a 'floppy box' say engineers Engineers at Manchester Firm Buttress Architects have been undertaking an in-depth review of the building

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SAVE Britain’s ‘Heritage Buildings at Risk Register’ – Call for Entries SAVE Britain’s Heritage has issued a call for nominations for historic buildings at risk which will be considered for their 2026 Buildings at Risk register. SAVE want to bring attention to historic buildings at risk across the UK. They are interested in vacant or partially vacant historical buildings that are at risk from stalled projects, neglect or lack of action.

SAVE Britain’s 'Heritage Buildings at Risk Register' - call for entries

Historic England – Free Carbon Reduction Training for the Heritage Sector Historic England is offering a range of courses, workshops, webinars, and networking to support heritage organisations on their Net Zero journey. This is part of HE's ‘Sector to Net Zero’ programme. This initiative provides guidance and practical tools for measuring carbon footprints, developing carbon reduction plans, and embedding sustainability across heritage organisations. This free training covers: Heritage Carbon Literacy Training…

Historic England – Free Carbon Reduction Training for the Heritage Sector

Historic England is offering a range of courses, workshops, webinars, and networking to support heritage organisations on their Net Zero journey. This is part of HE's ‘Sector to Net Zero’ programme. This initiative provides…

Looking forward to #CurrentArchaeologyLive this Saturday at UCL. Its great that the Carlisle excavation is shortlisted for an award. See you there #archaeology

Investigation underway as operating cable on grade-II listed swing bridge ‘realigns’ The cable emerging from the south elevation of Northwich Town Bridge’s control cabin has shifted upwards and is now dragging on the top of the…

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England’s civic museums call for £120m strategic investment programme - Museums Association English Civic Museum Network sets out vision for ‘coherent, fair and sustainable support system’

England’s civic museums call for new £120m-a-year investment - English Civic Museums Network sets out vision for ‘coherent, fair and sustainable support system’

Historic Grimsby Maltings Conservation & Conversion Complete The transformation of the derelict Grade II-listed West Haven Maltings and Migar House in Grimsby into the Horizon Youth Zone has been completed. The conversion provides children and young people across North East Lincolnshire with access to sports, arts, music, and maker facilities. The multi-million-pound project officially opened on 14 February, blending heritage preservation with community use. Read more here.

Historic Grimsby Maltings conservation & conversion complete

A youth kneeling on a roman mosaic. He's using a tiny brush to carefully sweep this immense floor while he quietly regrets his life choices.

Want to help keep our mosaics looking spick and span?

We're looking for a (very) part time mosaic cleaner.

Flexible hours and.... and we wouldn't joke about this.... YOU GET TO STAND IN THE HYPOCAUST!!! 🤩

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Archaeological finds push Castlegate scheme £8m over budget Council is bidding for more funds to complete the public park and events space in Sheffield city centre.

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New Walsall Museum could cost up to £12m and take over a decade to deliver A feasibility study into a ‘Future Walsall Museum’ has been seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

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W.H. Smith bookshop, Victoria station, Manchester, 1925.

High Wycombe museum to open second seat of learning High Wycombe will unveil a second site in the summer to showcase its furniture-building heritage.

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Bromsgrove museum celebrates red phone boxes in their 100th year The Worcestershire venue includes various examples of a once-familiar object on UK streets.

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Celebration event to mark end of an era at Ironbridge museums Museum staff will gather for a parade and speeches ahead of their handover to the National Trust.

Celebration event to mark end of an era at Ironbridge museums
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National Trust approved to run Cornwall mining attraction Cornwall Council is due to sign off an agreement with the trust next week.

National Trust approved to run mining attraction
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Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust Fund Raiser An online fundraiser has been set up to help the Eskdale Mill and Heritage Trust to raise funds to run community events and support their volunteers in sharing the mill with the public and local community in 2026. Dating back to at least 1578, and located alongside Whillan Beck in Boot, Cumbria, the stone-built Grade II* listed Eskdale Mill demonstrates 500 years of water power and the traditional craft of corn milling.

Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust fund raiser

BBC Radio 4 - You're Dead to Me, History of Spices: commerce, colonialism and culinary innovation Join Greg and his guests to learn about the global history of spices and the spice trade.

#History History of Spices: commerce, colonialism and culinary innovation
You're Dead to Me
Sat 10:00
BBC Radio 4
@gregjenner.bsky.social is joined by historian @davidveevers.bsky.social and Paul Sinha to learn all about the global history of spices and the spice trade
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There is still time to apply for the A66 Creative Commission⌛

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Hurry, applications close March 1 2026!
More information below 👇👇👇

Do skyscrapers really harm Liverpool's heritage? Plans for a 92-metre building near the historic waterfront reignite debate over protecting heritage.

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Land of Iron Museum Looking to Recruit a New Museum Manager The Land of Iron is currently looking to recruit a new Museum Manager. They are seeking someone with a heritage background and an entrepreneurial mindset to lead their vision of being an asset to both the nation and the region. Over the last 12 months, with support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Museum has created new jobs, strengthened its community outreach, and expanded lifelong learning initiatives.

Land of Iron Museum looking to recruit a new Museum Manager

What is the 17th Century Swash Channel shipwreck in Dorset? Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form part of a shipwreck from 1631.

What is the 17th Century Swash Channel shipwreck in Dorset?
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