The British Archaeological Association Study Day at the Tower of London will enable us to look closely at some recent research, both historical and archaeological, to learn about curating practices and restoration of wall paintings at the tower, and to explore spaces that are often closed to the public.
Provisional programme:
11:30 Introduction (Sally Dixon-Smith)
12:30 Byward Tower Wall Painting (Group A) with Jane Spooner
12:30 Resent Research on the Historic Residential Accommodation at Tower Green (Group B) with Agnieszka Sadraei
1:00 Byward Tower Wall Painting (Group B) with Jane Spooner
1:00 Resent Research on the Historic Residential Accommodation at Tower Green (Group A) with Agnieszka Sadraei
1:30 Introduction to the Royal Lodgings Jeremy Ashbee
1:45 Independent Lunch Break and time to explore
3:00 Chapel of St John and White Tower with Jeremy Ashbee 3:45 Chapel of St Peter with Jessica Barker (in two groups)
Places for the Study Day are limited to 20, of which up to 10 are reserved for students.
The cost of the day will be £40 for members. The fee includes a ticket for the Tower of London. The event is free for students, for whom travel grants (to a maximum of £50) are also available.
To apply please e-mail studydays@thebaa.org – by September 20th, 2019.
Please state in the email whether you are a member of the BAA or a student.
All names will be entered into a ballot for the study day and the successful applicants will be notified by September 23rd.