Young Archaeologists in the Pandemic

Tabitha, archaeologist and YAC volunteer (left) in Colchester Castle's grim prisons, where she read the part of Rose Allen, the young protestant martyr. The club explored the story of ten Colchester martyrs for their Community Lottery funded "shout out loud", "from the ordinary to extraordinary" project.     At Colchester YAC we are delighted to report that Tabitha has been shortlisted for an early career archaeologist award. She is an archaeologist with Colchester Archaeological Trust which supports our club and provides a venue for us to meet.     Read more about the awards and the Council of British Archaeology below: Press Release Council for British Archaeology Announce shortlist for the Archaeological Achievement Awards 2022 The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) has announced the shortlist for the Archaeological Achievement Awards 2022. The Awards showcase the very best in UK and Irish archaeology through five categories: Archaeological Innovation, Pub...

 At Roman Circus House, Colchester young archaeologists' club started their morning with a quiz on the mosaic of the chariot racing circus designed by the late artist Peter Froste and assembled by children from local schools. They painted ammonites and trilobites and drew pictures for their paleontology time line project. They enjoyed writing their names in runes and adding cryptic messages.