Alison James
@alisonjamesmsds.bsky.social
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Maritime archaeologist at @msdsmarine.bsky.social, NAS Trustee, diving instructor and lover of protected wreck sites. Also mum of two boys with a daft dog and a campervan!
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I wrote something! It’s taken me ages to write this and I’ve been super nervous to put it out there but do give it a read. I’d love to hear about the experiences of others 😊
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My lovely mum is exhibiting her archaeology inspired art collection this weekend in the Peak District. If you love art and archaeology and are close by do go and see her ... there will be original art, prints and affordable pieces for every budget.

#archaeology #peakdistrict #derbyshireopenart
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I feel like one right now... just had a call from the youngest that his friend had hurt himself in the village and needed 'immediate first aid' so off I ran with the work first aid kit ... he was fine!
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Calling all @unisouthampton.bsky.social archaeology students! We've just posted a year in employment opportunity on the jobs board... and the best bit is its paid! Come and join us for a valuable year of on the job training 😊

@danpascoe79.bsky.social @fsturt.bsky.social @helenfarr.bsky.social
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📢📢 #FindsFriday blog alert! 📢📢

Our MSDS Conservator, Carola Del Mese, gets to work with all sorts of wonderful artefacts. In this blog Carola shares her recent experiences conserving the Stopham sword mount for the Novium Museum.

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#archaeology #conservation #heritage
Conserving the Stopham Sword Mount
Our MSDS Conservator, Carola Del Mese, gets to work with all sorts of wonderful artefacts. In this blog Carola shares her recent experiences conserving the Stopham sword mount. Late in 2024, MSDS Heri...
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I would have liked to have gone but apparently the thought of me going into my son’s school is mortifying and he’d never talk to me again 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Jenny and Mat are at Belper School today taking part in a careers day.

Lets see if we can get the next generation of maritime archaeologists onboard!

#maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #BelperSchool
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Thinking of Rex's family and friends today. He was wonderful and will be missed.

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She just needs a little cannon to record!
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The niece wanted a Barbie for her birthday… it’s never to young to start the careers advice right?

#maritimearchaeology
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You know it’s been a long day when the train station looks beautiful!
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Have you voted in the Current Archaeology awards yet? The Klein Hollandia project has been nominated for the research project of the year award. It would be WONDERFUL to see a underwater archaeology project win here so take a minute to vote here: archaeology.co.uk/vote

#maritimeheritage #shipwreck
Current Archaeology Awards - Current Archaeology
Voting has now opened for the Current Archaeology Awards! Which people, projects and publications deserve recognition?
archaeology.co.uk
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As part of the 21st Century Challenges in Archaeology Project, a survey has been launched seeking the experiences of people who have used local authority archaeology services (e.g. planning advice, Historic Environment Records, museum archives/collections). Take part: forms.office.com/e/BasgNR3fgu
Microsoft Forms
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Other account now deleted for both my personal account and the @msdsmarine.bsky.social account! This seems a much nicer place and I am happy to be here :)