Our annual News from the Past event is usually held in March, and has a range of talks about archaeology in the region, as well as displays from local societies. Previous events were held at Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham and The Priory Meeting Rooms, Birmingham – however, our 2025 event will be held at The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Margaret Street, Birmingham.
- News from the Past 2025
A day of talks on the latest archaeological discoveries in the West Midlands. Our annual News from the Past event will be held on 22nd March 2025 10.00am to 4.30pm At the The Birmingham and Midland Institute 9 Margaret StreetBirminghamB3 3BS Confirmed speakers so far include – More to come, so save the date! Booking… Read More »News from the Past 2025 - 2024 News from the Past
Our 2024 News from the Past event was held on Saturday 2nd March 2024 at the Priory Meeting Rooms, Bull Street, Birmingham - 2023 News from the Past
Our 2023 News from the Past event was held on Saturday 4th March 2023 at the Priory Meeting Rooms, Bull Street, Birmingham - 05/03/22 News from the Past
This year’s event includes presentations on recent excavations in Coventry, Berth Marsh Fort, the archaeology of Sutton Park, Arthur’s Stone, finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme, Nescliffe Hill Fort, Iron Age Warwickshire and more. - 06/03/21 – News from the Past: Online
This free online day school, hosted by Wessex Archaeology, featured talks about the latest archaeological discoveries from around the West Midlands, with a special appearance by Phil Harding.
Due to covid restrictions, our 2021 event was held online – videos of some of the talks are available on our Youtube channel.