Readers of this blog know that I have a long simmering interest in extractive landscapes that date to my work in the Bakken patch. As a result, I jumped at the chance to write a chapter on the archaeology of oil production for a volume on the archaeology of plastics. In fact, I’m irrationally excited… Read More →

After a disrupted year due to Covid, I am happy to announce that the fifth William of Orange History Walk was successfully held last week on Friday 9th July by members of the History with English FdA team from University Centre South Devon. I have posted previously about the walks completed over the past few […]

So, another Easter is upon us and it provides a chance of two weeks to switch gears, re-orient the brain, and to pick up on other pursuits (such as writing that screenplay about Father Christmas, delving into family history, and even blogging). But the Easter break can also rear the head of that other event: […]