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Welcome to BRISTOL THREATENED |
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Welcome to BRISTOL THREATENED |
** NEW - click here to see the details of the Symposium on 19 September **
What is Bristol Threatened History Society?
Bristol Threatened History Society (BTHS) is a registered charity which supports archaeological activity in the City of Bristol.
It provides advice to archaeologists working in the city and helps to provide funds to facilitate their work and to inform the public about the city's past.
What is the Importance of Bristol?
Bristol is acknowledged as one of the foremost historic cities in Europe. It was the country's second city for much of the medieval period and was a major port and manufacturing centre. It had trading links with much of Europe and latterly with the New World, as well as with Ireland, Wales and the West Country.
Outside the central core, there are important sites from the prehistoric period onwards, including extensive prehistoric and Roman landscapes on the Severnside levels around Avonmouth, an Iron Age hillfort at Blaise Castle, an important Roman villa at Kingsweston, a Roman town at Sea Mills and medieval and post-medieval farms still surviving.
Medieval wooden bowls
What is the threat?
Bristol has a long and distinguished history of archaeological research stretching back to the 19th century and beyond. With new planning regulations now in force, archaeology is now regularly taken into consideration in all new development projects.
However, it is not always possible to safeguard the city's heritage in the face of sometimes overwhelming development pressures. Support is needed to back up those arguing the case for conservation.
We need now to take stock of the work which has already been carried out and to devise new programmes of research to enable a better understanding of Bristol's development.
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"BTHS is ideally placed to act as a forum for new ideas, to advise on research directions and to raise and coordinate funding to help those engaged in important archaeological projects throughout the city." |
| Excavations at St James Priory |
Why should I join the BTHS?
Joining the BTHS allows you to become involved in the day-to-day process of archaeological work and have a say in the future planning of archaeological projects and the ways of protecting sensitive archaeological sites.
By joining the BTHS you will be assisting the work of archaeologists within the city, and voicing your support for the protection of the city's archaeology.
You will receive regular updates of current archaeological work in the city and news of new projects and other items of archaeological interest.
Activities include a programme of archaeological lectures, an annual lecture from a nationally known archaeologist; tours of archaeological sites, where possible, and other events throughout the year.
How can I join the BTHS?
Membership costs are very reasonable and compare well with other societies. Family membership is also available and represents a significant saving on combined individual membership. Societies and other interest groups may also join at preferential rates. You can obtain a membership form by contacting Mike Ponsford on (0117) 985 8109 or e-mail m.ponsford@ipresent.co.uk
Programme of Talks
Click here to see the details of the Symposium on 19 September.
Tower Harratz and the Portwall
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| Most recent update 30 May 2009 |