A rather narrow definition of archaeology is bound to produce this result; archaeology = digging
You can add the natural history people as well, it is only natural because of archaeology!
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Forum members may be interested in the following results of a local focus
group survey in Bath & North East Somerset! Only 1.2% would be interested
in looking at archaeology! Slightly up on natural history!
"The Council is investigating the development of a website with information
and educational material on the history of Bath & North East Somerset.
The majority of respondents (59.5%) said they would access a website with
information and educational material on local history (see chart below).
61.5% said they thought that their family would also be interested in the
website.
Subjects for the website
% of cases
General history about the area
89.1
Who lived in the area
67.8
How significant events affected the area
69.6
How people lived in the area
71.6
Family history
46.0
Archaeological sites / where being dug / what found
1.2
Old maps showing development of area
2.4
Industrial history / employment / mining / agriculture
1.9
History of building / those which are listed
2.2
Information about own town / area / not just Bath
1.3
Natural history of area
1.1
Bob Sydes
Archaeological Officer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
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