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Annual Archaeology Conference 2010
The date has been set as Sunday 31 October at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. Speakers will be announced shortly. Watch this space!
Latest news: Blast to lakeland's past
Published 10 May 2010
A travelling exhibition showing 12,000 years of Lake District human history and how the iconic landscape developed has opened in Kendal.
On a county-wide tour, ‘Unlocking the past, understanding the present’ is on show at the town’s library and will be highlighted in a special morning on Thursday 10 June, between 9.30 and 12.00.
LDNP archaeology and heritage adviser, Eleanor Kingston, explained both attractions would appeal to everyone interested in history.
She said: “The open morning provides a rare opportunity to handle real artefacts. It gives us a perfect opportunity to discuss the exhibition, which runs until 11 June and will hopefully attract a lot of interest.
“It’s already gone down well at other libraries and museums around the county. We are hoping to reach as many people as possible and encourage them to be aware of the past and its influences on our lives today.”
Visitors will also be able to find out about the Lake District Historic Environment Record, a database of all known sites and finds in the national park.
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the exhibition introduces archaeology in a fun, hands-on way. It tells a story dating back to the Ice Age in nine fascinating panels. Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences and see interesting objects at close quarters.
The Lake District’s 2,292 square kilometres is rich in history and boasts 275 scheduled monuments, 1,740 listed buildings and structures and 22 conservation areas.
Hester Gorman, of Kendal Library, said: “We are very pleased to welcome this excellent exhibition showing how a world renowned landscape developed and hope residents and visitors alike will enjoy the display.”
