The final programme and booking forms for the 4-6 April conference 'Crossing Paths, Sharing Tracks: Future directions in the archaeological study of post-1550 Britain and Ireland' to be held at the University of Leicester can be found online at http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/news/Crossing%20Tracks/index.html.
We have an exciting lineup of c.30 papers over three days, beginning with a keynote address by Prof. Charles Orser and a closing address by Prof. Stephen Mrozowski. Formal sessions are balanced with discussion opportunities as well as lunches and tea breaks (included in the reigistration fee) and a wine reception.
The conference is bringing together representatives from the Society for Post Medieval Archaeology, the Association for Industrial Archaeology, the Contemporary Historical Archaeology and Theory list, and the Irish Post-Medieval Archaeology Group to consider the commonalties between approaches as well as the unique contributions made by members of each organisation/interest group towards the study of the material heritage of the post-1550 period. Our aim is to avoid fragmentation of a still small discipline into subfields such as pre-1750 post-medieval archaeology, post- 1750 industrial archaeology, or the incorporation of theory as somehow outside of the purview of the work of the older organisations. Through this discussion-focused conference, we hope to foster enhanced understanding and cooperation between the organisations and their approaches, with in-depth consideration of the future of the broader field of historical archaeology.
To that end, your voice and contributions are eagerly sought!
Please note that for catering purposes, we need all interested delegates to book in advance.
Please feel free to contact the conference organisers for any further information:
Dr. Audrey Horning and Professor Marilyn Palmer
Senior Lecturer in Historical Archaeology School of Archaeology and Ancient History
School of Archaeology and Ancient History University of Leicester
University of Leicester University Road
University Road Leicester LE1 7RH
Leicester LE1 7RH tel. +44 (0)1162522821
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