Our monthly lecture meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from September to June at Church Cottage, Church Square, Basingstoke, starting at 7:30 pm.
Church Cottage is a Tudor building tucked away behind St Michael’s Church in central Basingstoke.
Our lectures feature recent developments in Archaeology and Historical research, and are often delivered by recognised authorities on a specific topic. Recent speakers have included Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe, Julian Richards and Professor Chris Stringer. A selection of past lectures can be found here.
The meetings are open to anyone. For non society members there is a charge of £3 for admission which can be offset against membership subscription.
The lectures for the 2017/2018 season are:
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14th September |
‘Homes for Heroes’ – Pandora’s Box; an unexpected journey over 5000 years of incredible history Si Cleggitt – Wessex Archaeology |
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12th October |
The history of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Michael Underwood – Project Architect and author |
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9th November |
Medieval Basingstoke – The emergence of a market and industrial town, 1000-1600 John Hare – VCH and HFC |
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14th December |
PAS Discoveries in north Hampshire Katie Hinds – Finds Liason Officer for Hampshire |
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11th January |
Excavations at Worsley House, Chilton Candover Mark Peryer – BAHS and Tim Schadla-Hall – UCL |
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8th February |
Rise of the Conqueror; William of Normandy before 1066 Julian Humphrys – Battlefield Trust |
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8th March |
Stonehenge – New discoveries Professor Mike Parker-Pearson – UCL |
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12th April |
The forgotten spy; espionage in the 20s and 30s Dr Nick Barratt – National Archives |
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10th May |
Prehistoric Roads Mike Pengelly – BAHS |
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14th June |
The Archaeology of the Maltese Islands Kay Ainsworth, Formerly HCMS |