The Building Stones team are very excited to announce our Spring 2014 Programme of training and workshops for our volunteers.
All events are free for volunteers on the Building Stones project but booking is essential. To book please email building.stones@worc.ac.uk or phone: 01905 542014.
If you would like to volunteer on the project you can sign up here or contact us at the above email or phone number.
Spring 2014 Training Workshops
Friday May 9th, 10.00-1.00pm
Describing Building Stones
Join Kate Andrew for a practical session looking at Building Stones in Ledbury. This short session will involve looking at the different building stones to be found in Ledbury and using them as examples to fill in our new Building Stone Recording Forms.
Where: Burgage Hall, Ledbury.
Friday 16th May, 2.00-4.00pm
Tool Marks on Building Stones
Meet Chris Guy, Worcester Cathedral Archaeologist, for a fascinating look at the different styles of tool marks on building stones found around Worcester Cathedral and what these marks can tell us about dating worked stone.
Where: Worcester Cathedral.
Wednesday 21st May 1:00-5:30pm
Reading the Landscape
Join Archaeologist, Rob Hedge and discover the secrets of the landscape, spot the tell-tale marks of quarrying and learn how to identify the remains of them within the landscape.
Where: Hartlebury Common.
Thursday 5th June, 1.30-4.30pm
Building with Stone in Worcester
James Dinn, Archaeological Officer with Worcester City Council, will guide you through the history of building within Worcester, and sources available for study, followed by a visit to some of the city centre buildings as well.
Where: Worcester Guildhall.
Tuesday 10th June 10.00-1.00pm &
2.00-4.00pm
Using the Building Recording Forms
If you would like a hand using our new “In the Field” recording forms or using our spreadsheet then come along to our drop in session on filling in the forms. Elliot and Beth will be on hand to go through the sheets using samples and examples and will offer any support we can. No booking needed, just pop in for a chat.
Where: Geological Records Centre, Woodbury Building, University of Worcester.
Wednesday 18th June, 1.30-4.30pm
Resources for historic building research – Worcester City Historic Environment Record
Using case studies of buildings in Worcester, Sheena Payne-Lunn the Historic Environment Record (HER) Officer at Worcester City Council will demonstrate how the HER can be used to research the history of buildings.
Where: Worcester Guildhall.
