A day of talks on the latest archaeological discoveries in the West Midlands.
SAVE THE DATE – Our annual News from the Past event will be held on Saturday 14th March 2026
10.00am to 4.30pm
In the Sullivan Room at the Birmingham and Midland Institute
9 Margaret Street
Birmingham
B3 3BS
We have a great line up of talks –
10.00 – 10.05 Welcome
10.05 – 10.30 Dr Mike Hodder (University of Birmingham), Sutton Park: Archaeology and Documents
10.30 – 10.55 Matthew Beamish (University of Leicester Archaeological Services), A Detailed UAS (drone) and walkover Survey of Ryknield Street in Sutton Park
10.55 – 11.10 Q&A
11.10 – 11.40 Refreshment break
11.40 – 12.05 William Mitchell (University of Huddersfield): Tamworth through the Ages: Unearthing Heritage, Building Connections
12.05 – 12.30 Dr Mark Knight (Staffordshire Wildlife Trust): Transforming the Trent Valley: Connecting Communities with their Natural and Cultural Heritage
12.30 – 12.45 Q&A
12.45 – 2.00 Lunch break
2.00 – 2.25 Dr Roger White (University of Birmingham): Researching the Roman Era in Shropshire: New Discoveries and Reflections
2.25 – 2.50 Peter Carey (Herefordshire and Shropshire PAS) and Victoria Allnatt (Staffordshire & the West Midlands PAS): An Annual Round-up of all things PAS
2.50 – 3.05 Q&A
3.05 – 3.20 Comfort break
3.20 – 3.45 Dr Andrew Watkins (University of Leicester) and Dr Colin Hayfield (Independent Scholar): A Medieval ‘Platform Site’ at Church End, Shustoke, Warwickshire
3.45 – 4.10 Sara Farey (Coventry City Council Archaeology): Charterhouse: exploring the Coventry icon
4.10 – 4.25 Q&A
4.25 – 4.30 Close
It’s the same venue as last year, so as before slightly smaller than previous venues, so booking in advance is essential.
Booking form can be downloaded here and flyer here.
We look forward to seeing you there!