Upcoming Events
Month Of August - Digging with ARS in the Roman Vicus of Navio Roman fort
The excavations on this site will be continuing to end-August.
If you would like to take part in the dig please email the Project Officer running the site, Tom Parker, who is on: Tom@archaeologicalresearchservices.com
ARS are excavating as part of the shale quarry operations at Hope. There is a lot of archaeology including ditches, pits, buildings that may
have stone walls and large quantities of pottery coming out, plus other material.
ARS are working there Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. They can be a bit flexible if folk can’t make it for 8am.
There are toilet facilities and a small cabin and tool cabin. Tom can advise on parking etc.
The excavations on this site will be continuing to end-August.
If you would like to take part in the dig please email the Project Officer running the site, Tom Parker, who is on: Tom@archaeologicalresearchservices.com
ARS are excavating as part of the shale quarry operations at Hope. There is a lot of archaeology including ditches, pits, buildings that may
have stone walls and large quantities of pottery coming out, plus other material.
ARS are working there Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. They can be a bit flexible if folk can’t make it for 8am.
There are toilet facilities and a small cabin and tool cabin. Tom can advise on parking etc.
Aug. 27th - Talk on the Totley Tunnel and the Hope Valley Line by Chris Morgan. 19:45 at the Dore Old School.
Chris is chairman of Friends of Dore & Totley Station and amongst other interests a National Trust Ranger. He will be talking about the history of the tunnel and the line to Manchester including some human stories along the way from railway accidents to the Irish navvies. He will also be leading the walk on the 18thSeptember
Chris is chairman of Friends of Dore & Totley Station and amongst other interests a National Trust Ranger. He will be talking about the history of the tunnel and the line to Manchester including some human stories along the way from railway accidents to the Irish navvies. He will also be leading the walk on the 18thSeptember
Sept 2nd-5th - The Time Travellers annual "away trip" to tour historic Norfolk see details on the next page
Sept. 10th - Talk on Meersbrook Hall by Ken Dash at 19:45, the Dore Old School.
The Hall was built for Benjamin Roebuck and was later the home of the Shores and the Ruskin collection. Since the Council handed it to Heeley Development Trust in 2016 a small group have been measuring it and researching its history. Come and hear what we know so far!
The Hall was built for Benjamin Roebuck and was later the home of the Shores and the Ruskin collection. Since the Council handed it to Heeley Development Trust in 2016 a small group have been measuring it and researching its history. Come and hear what we know so far!
Sept. 14th - Don't miss!! Heritage Open Day event: "The Brigantes - Daily Life In Iron Age Britain" an exhibition held in the Dore Old School. A Heritage Open Day event run by the Time Travellers’ Brigantes Group. Displays of their crafts, farming, culture and more. See demonstrations of Hand Spinning and natural dyeing by Holly Hagg Fleece Club and even have a go. Plus information displays about local archaeology, the Time Travellers group, and the history of Dore Old School itself.
Sept. 18th - Guided walk following the route of the Totley tunnel with a visit to the martyrs Padley Chapel
Meet 10.30am at Dore & Totley station for a walk following the line of, and features associated with, the tunnel.
Comfort and lunch break at National Trust Longshaw before decent to Grindleford and Padley Chapel (2.30pm) for a guided tour. Return on 15.49 train to Dore.
Meet 10.30am at Dore & Totley station for a walk following the line of, and features associated with, the tunnel.
Comfort and lunch break at National Trust Longshaw before decent to Grindleford and Padley Chapel (2.30pm) for a guided tour. Return on 15.49 train to Dore.
Friday 27th September - Members Coffee Morning
10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School A chance to meet and chat about all things archaeological
10.30 – 12noon Small hall, Dore Old School A chance to meet and chat about all things archaeological