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Society of Antiquaries

Newcastle upon Tyne

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                                   Coming events

  •  27 November, 6.00, Fraser Hunter, Silver stories: the Traprain Law treasure and the roles of silver around the late Roman frontiers. Lecture Theatre, The Common Room (formerly The Mining Institute), Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE, and online. The flyer, including Zoom details, will be available shortly in the Members' Section.

 

                                                New Book

  • The Rocks at the Edge of the Empire is a new book by our member Ian Jackson, a professional geologist. It describes the influence of the landscape and rocks of the northern landscape on the Romans and their frontier. Members can find more details, including a discount code available until 31 December 2024, in the Members' section.

                                  Volunteers needed

  • We are looking for volunteers among our members to help with maintaining and promoting the Society and its work. In particular we're looking for anyone interested in helping to monitor and post on our social media pages and/or being involved with managing this website. If you are interested, look in the members' section for more details.
 

 

A Full Programme of Talks, Visits, Social Events

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We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registration number, 1188638) Click here for our entry on the Charity Commission website. The Society operated for many years as an incorporated association with charitable status (registration number 230888) with the same name and the same charitable objects. Click here for the Charity Commission entry for the pre-2021 body.

We publish a learned journal, Archaeologia Aeliana, each year, and a News Bulletin twice a year. Small Research Grants are available for original research by members.

We are partners in the management of Newcastle Castle, and are signatories to the North East Statement Against Racism.

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Contact the membership administrator on admin@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk.   For financial queries, please contact the Society’s Treasurer at treasurer@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk.  Invoices need to be submitted electronically. Please let us know of any broken links on this website, at events@newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk

 

Our Library at the Great North Museum is open10am to 2pm, Monday to Thursday.

David Heslop, President


In the future, don’t forget your past