Sadie Watson
@drsadiewatson.bsky.social
Archaeologist, social value, fieldwork, developer-funded, Roman London. SE London and Dorset. she/her. 🏺🏛️👷♀️My views. Cyclist. Cats and daughters.
There’s a great OA review of the Silchester excavation monographs by Prof M.Millett in Antiqs Journal from @antiquaries.bsky.social
Very helpful for those who need to know both salient & obscure details of the stratigraphy, and where to find them.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Very helpful for those who need to know both salient & obscure details of the stratigraphy, and where to find them.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
SILCHESTER INSULA ix: THE EXCAVATIONS IN PERSPECTIVE | The Antiquaries Journal | Cambridge Core
SILCHESTER INSULA ix: THE EXCAVATIONS IN PERSPECTIVE - Volume 105
www.cambridge.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:46 AM
There’s a great OA review of the Silchester excavation monographs by Prof M.Millett in Antiqs Journal from @antiquaries.bsky.social
Very helpful for those who need to know both salient & obscure details of the stratigraphy, and where to find them.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Very helpful for those who need to know both salient & obscure details of the stratigraphy, and where to find them.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Solidarity with Greek colleagues who have taken a major step here.
The Association of Archaeologists in Greece, representing all the archaeologists with permanent contracts in the state sector, is withdrawing its participation in the organizing of the @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social conference in Athens..Open letter, in English, below.
archaeol.gr/anoichti-epi...
archaeol.gr/anoichti-epi...
Ανοιχτή επιστολή σχετικά με τις εξελίξεις στην European Association of Archaeologists - Σύλλογος Ελλήνων Αρχαιολόγων
Ανοιχτή επιστολή σχετικά με τις εξελίξεις στην European Association of Archaeologists Κατόπιν της ομόφωνης απόφασης των μελών του…
archaeol.gr
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Solidarity with Greek colleagues who have taken a major step here.
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BREAKING NEWS: We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the Southbank Centre - the Hayward Gallery, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall and skaters undercroft - has finally been Grade II listed by DCMS after a 35 year long campaign.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/southba...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/southba...
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM
BREAKING NEWS: We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the Southbank Centre - the Hayward Gallery, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall and skaters undercroft - has finally been Grade II listed by DCMS after a 35 year long campaign.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/southba...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/southba...
Such an irritating aspect of cycling to focus on. In London young women cyclists are disproportionate victims of motorised transport- they follow rules, wear helmets and die at left turns, traffic lights etc. Cycling kids die *on pavements*.
And yes, I always wear a helmet 🚲🚴♀️
And yes, I always wear a helmet 🚲🚴♀️
“The move would make Ireland the only EU country to mandate bicycle helmets, and possibly the only member State to force people to wear high-vis generally. The effectiveness of both high-vis and helmets is widely questioned, including by research in the areas of road safety and public health”
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Such an irritating aspect of cycling to focus on. In London young women cyclists are disproportionate victims of motorised transport- they follow rules, wear helmets and die at left turns, traffic lights etc. Cycling kids die *on pavements*.
And yes, I always wear a helmet 🚲🚴♀️
And yes, I always wear a helmet 🚲🚴♀️
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Job alert! 3 year post doc in my research group at University College London working on Roman Leather via biomolecular archaeology. #ZooMS #stableisotopes
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ187/r...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ187/r...
Research Fellow in Biomolecular Archaeology at UCL
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February 4, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Job alert! 3 year post doc in my research group at University College London working on Roman Leather via biomolecular archaeology. #ZooMS #stableisotopes
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ187/r...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQJ187/r...
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🚨 Prospect members at London Museum vote to take industrial action over pay.
Our members have worked tirelessly for the Museum as it seeks to open its new flagship site. The offer which has been imposed is poor reward for such dedication and shows how undervalued by their employer our members are.
Our members have worked tirelessly for the Museum as it seeks to open its new flagship site. The offer which has been imposed is poor reward for such dedication and shows how undervalued by their employer our members are.
London Museum members vote to take industrial action
Prospect members working for London Museum have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action, including strike...
prospect.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
🚨 Prospect members at London Museum vote to take industrial action over pay.
Our members have worked tirelessly for the Museum as it seeks to open its new flagship site. The offer which has been imposed is poor reward for such dedication and shows how undervalued by their employer our members are.
Our members have worked tirelessly for the Museum as it seeks to open its new flagship site. The offer which has been imposed is poor reward for such dedication and shows how undervalued by their employer our members are.
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in *2018*
JK Rowling's team invited Jeffery Epstein to the deathly hallows play and to a Harry potter dinner.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
in *2018*
Luigi’s fans in Camberwell rejoice at the news.
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Luigi’s fans in Camberwell rejoice at the news.
This is a good article although surprised by this bit at the end.
Do infrastructure projects have different arrangements over deed of transfer or is this due to complex CPOs/temporary land use for work sites etc? Odd not to have sorted this from the start, which is what usually happens.
Do infrastructure projects have different arrangements over deed of transfer or is this due to complex CPOs/temporary land use for work sites etc? Odd not to have sorted this from the start, which is what usually happens.
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM
This is a good article although surprised by this bit at the end.
Do infrastructure projects have different arrangements over deed of transfer or is this due to complex CPOs/temporary land use for work sites etc? Odd not to have sorted this from the start, which is what usually happens.
Do infrastructure projects have different arrangements over deed of transfer or is this due to complex CPOs/temporary land use for work sites etc? Odd not to have sorted this from the start, which is what usually happens.
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This is *such* an important find & will form significant collection w/ Leekfrith Iron Age torcs & Staffs AS hoard gold as examples of gold through time.
But we really REALLY shouldn't be held ransom by finders & landowners for such pieces...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Torcs
www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article...
But we really REALLY shouldn't be held ransom by finders & landowners for such pieces...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Torcs
www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article...
£150,000 appeal launched to keep major Bronze Age gold Treasure in Staffordshire | Stoke-on-Trent
£150,000 appeal launched to keep major Bronze Age gold Treasure in Staffordshire - The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery has launched a £150,000 appeal to secure a rare Bronze Age gold Treasure discovere...
www.stoke.gov.uk
January 30, 2026 at 6:36 AM
This is *such* an important find & will form significant collection w/ Leekfrith Iron Age torcs & Staffs AS hoard gold as examples of gold through time.
But we really REALLY shouldn't be held ransom by finders & landowners for such pieces...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Torcs
www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article...
But we really REALLY shouldn't be held ransom by finders & landowners for such pieces...
#Archaeology 🏺 #Torcs
www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article...
Really enjoyed listening to this on my way to work this morning 🎧🏺
New episode of Monstrosities Mon Amour. See the National Theatre through the eyes of an archaeologist: @reblambert.bsky.social explains how it’s like a henge. Also her love for Dolph Lundgren’s Masters of the Universe! johngrindrod.substack.com/p/monstrosit...
Monstrosities Mon Amour: The National Theatre with Rebecca Lambert
#14. John Grindrod meets archaeologist Rebecca Lambert to discuss the neolithic echoes of the National Theatre and the camp absurdity of the 1987 film Masters of the Universe
johngrindrod.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Really enjoyed listening to this on my way to work this morning 🎧🏺
The NPPF defines sustainable development as environmental, *social* and economic sustainability - people have to live, work, walk, be safe and happy in these places. This is so incredibly poor 😫
The Guardian has covered the story that there's no mention of women's safety in new planning guidance, despite it being recommended in two major government reports in the last month. But this is what the Dept of Housing, Communities and Local Gov had to say.
Where's my pitchfork...
Where's my pitchfork...
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The NPPF defines sustainable development as environmental, *social* and economic sustainability - people have to live, work, walk, be safe and happy in these places. This is so incredibly poor 😫
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The Guardian has covered the story that there's no mention of women's safety in new planning guidance, despite it being recommended in two major government reports in the last month. But this is what the Dept of Housing, Communities and Local Gov had to say.
Where's my pitchfork...
Where's my pitchfork...
January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The Guardian has covered the story that there's no mention of women's safety in new planning guidance, despite it being recommended in two major government reports in the last month. But this is what the Dept of Housing, Communities and Local Gov had to say.
Where's my pitchfork...
Where's my pitchfork...
#TinyJoys, Schadenfreude edition.
Projected $1 million opening weekend after Amazon spent $40 million making it and $35 million marketing it. Trump pushed it hard on truth social and yet it's a giant flop directed by by a sex pest.
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
newrepublic.com/post/205753/...
Melania Documentary Flops as Crew Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Chaos
The first lady’s documentary was a mess in production—and now it’s struggling at the box office.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
#TinyJoys, Schadenfreude edition.
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Sussex has legends of Giants but I never thought one would reveal its face in such a dramatic way
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Sussex has legends of Giants but I never thought one would reveal its face in such a dramatic way
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Why do we design projects in Archaeology the way we do it? Who has agency in this process? Whose values and goals are driving our research questions, methods, and frameworks? join @drsadiewatson.bsky.social and myself to disscuss it at CIfA's annual meeting in Edinburgh this April!
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Why do we design projects in Archaeology the way we do it? Who has agency in this process? Whose values and goals are driving our research questions, methods, and frameworks? join @drsadiewatson.bsky.social and myself to disscuss it at CIfA's annual meeting in Edinburgh this April!
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Paul Newman and Katharine Ross in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Paul Newman!
Born on this day, January 26 (1925-2008)
(1/3)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Paul Newman!
Born on this day, January 26 (1925-2008)
(1/3)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) - Butch's BikeScene (2/5) | Movieclips
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid movie clips: http://j.mp/1cM6e0YBUY THE MOVIE:FandangoNOW - https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/butch-cassidy-and-th...
buff.ly
January 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Paul Newman and Katharine Ross in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Paul Newman!
Born on this day, January 26 (1925-2008)
(1/3)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Paul Newman!
Born on this day, January 26 (1925-2008)
(1/3)
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We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
January 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We are not here to be disappointed by Labour anymore. At the by-election in Gorton and Denton, we are here to replace them. This election is a two-way race now - Greens Vs Reform.
To confirm what Alex says, UK Immigration swoop on construction sites - we have seen them round up men into vans in London.
Argue against giving NI numbers and other ID during inductions, if we refuse others will also be able to. And #JoinAUnion for legal support.
Argue against giving NI numbers and other ID during inductions, if we refuse others will also be able to. And #JoinAUnion for legal support.
The best thing that folks in the UK can do if they’re feeling inspired by folks in the US is to get connected with your local immigration raid watch and other migrant justice groups.
Labour has only been emboldened by the increase of anti-immigrant violence in the US - don’t let it get any worse.
Labour has only been emboldened by the increase of anti-immigrant violence in the US - don’t let it get any worse.
Once again tapping my sign: ICE exist in the UK 🚨 They have had arrest powers since 2000. This government - not a hypothetical future one - is working harder than ever before to raid homes and businesses.
January 25, 2026 at 10:52 AM
To confirm what Alex says, UK Immigration swoop on construction sites - we have seen them round up men into vans in London.
Argue against giving NI numbers and other ID during inductions, if we refuse others will also be able to. And #JoinAUnion for legal support.
Argue against giving NI numbers and other ID during inductions, if we refuse others will also be able to. And #JoinAUnion for legal support.
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If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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When will this regression end? Conversion therapy? It was someone who was on the board of sex matters who played a major part in me resigning from Monkey Cage because they like to bully people into silence
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
When will this regression end? Conversion therapy? It was someone who was on the board of sex matters who played a major part in me resigning from Monkey Cage because they like to bully people into silence
#TinyJoys a long, chatty and chaotic crocodile of primary school pupils on a school trip, having the Best Time in their mini hi-vis tabards at London Bridge station earlier today
Having helped out with these myself in the past, I hope their adults have 🍷 waiting when they get home.
Having helped out with these myself in the past, I hope their adults have 🍷 waiting when they get home.
January 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#TinyJoys a long, chatty and chaotic crocodile of primary school pupils on a school trip, having the Best Time in their mini hi-vis tabards at London Bridge station earlier today
Having helped out with these myself in the past, I hope their adults have 🍷 waiting when they get home.
Having helped out with these myself in the past, I hope their adults have 🍷 waiting when they get home.
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Tired of excuses and obfuscation from the EAA Executive?
Want a collegial and supportive society fit for its members? Then #boycottEAA
Read our call for voting and boycotting below!
If you want a detailed description of the events so far please read: drive.google.com/file/d/1jdGO...
Want a collegial and supportive society fit for its members? Then #boycottEAA
Read our call for voting and boycotting below!
If you want a detailed description of the events so far please read: drive.google.com/file/d/1jdGO...
January 21, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Tired of excuses and obfuscation from the EAA Executive?
Want a collegial and supportive society fit for its members? Then #boycottEAA
Read our call for voting and boycotting below!
If you want a detailed description of the events so far please read: drive.google.com/file/d/1jdGO...
Want a collegial and supportive society fit for its members? Then #boycottEAA
Read our call for voting and boycotting below!
If you want a detailed description of the events so far please read: drive.google.com/file/d/1jdGO...