A Bronze Day

Bronze Age Technology
Saturday 4th or Sunday 5th March 2017
Dove Valley Centre, Longnor

Bronze dagger in Buxton Museum

Upper Dove Valley (no snow for us, we hope!)

The ability to work bronze changed our world 3,000 years ago. It took an edge and held it, finer and sharper than flint that chipped or chert that cracked. Bronze offered a new blade, a different weight, a certain shining glamour. Working bronze set us on a path that led to iron and eventually, well, us!

As part of the Collections in the Landscape Project, Buxton Museum has been working with ancient technology specialist James Dilley to review Stone and Bronze Age collections. James has done various public events with the museum but now we are offering an intensive day exploring those Bronze Age technologies. Under James’ expert guidance, participants will work with moulds, a charcoal furnace, bronze and copper and bellows to make their own bronze artefact to take home

• tools, materials and protective equipment will be provided
• this is a 1 day workshop repeated on the Sunday 
• participants must be 16 years of age or older
• £50 per person includes lunch - advanced booking is essential
• to book: call the museum on 01629 533540 during office hours
• directions and further details sent nearer the time

Another March event:
Exploring Ancient Landscapes: a walk through time
Saturday 25th March 2017
(this event was published in the blog "Walking through time")

Have you ever wondered what the grassy lumps in the field are, why the field hedge is where it is or what that old building was used for? Archaeologist and heritage interpreter Bill Bevan will help you identify and understand the clues from our past that survive in the landscape. The Hope Valley between Castleton and Hope is an excellent place to find these remains of the past. The day will begin by looking at historic maps before walking and talking in the landscape itself on a circular walk between the two villages.

• Free event (materials provided but bring your own lunch!)
• Booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-ancient-landscapes-tickets-31535640951?aff=es2
• if there any problems booking in, contact me direct on creepingtoad@btinternet.com
• Further details will be sent nearer the time

Please note, the Museum is closed for redevelopment until May 2017

Dove Valley Centre