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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're planning the SPMA PhD group's programme of workshops, training & other events for the academic year. Have your say & design a programme that meets your research & training needs by filling out the planning form by 16 October 2026! QR code or click here: tinyurl.com/SPMAPHDgroup #archaeologyPhD

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our 9th annual Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress will be hosted by Tallinn University in Tallinn, Estonia 14-16 May 2027. Send your proposal to conference@spma.org.uk by 1 Nov 2026. More details: spma.org.uk/pmac27

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The deadline is fast approaching, make sure you submit your application soon!

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The SPMA Research Grant application deadline is fast approaching - it's 1 September 2026! Each proposal is subject to max £2,000 & the total fund available in any single application round is £2,000. We may divide the available fund between several applications. Apply now: spma.org.uk/research-gra...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Have a stellar UG student who has submitted their thesis in the 2025-2026 academic year at an Irish or UK university or college? Nominate them to the SPMA UG dissertation prize! NB! We only accept one nomination per department. More info and forms: spma.org.uk/prizes-and-g... #archaeology #heritage

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BAR Publishing @barpublishing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A relevant title from the In Bloom exhibition at the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social 🌅 Find out more: www.barpublishing.com/book/archaeo...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We've chosen two recipients for the Spring round of our RG Awards! Sarah Inskip @uniofleicester.bsky.social will investigate demographics, diet & more of individuals from an unusual early modern #burial site in Haffen, #Germany. The award is £1,800: spma.org.uk/spring-2026-research-grant-awards 1/2

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We're pleased to announce that Richard Hebblethwaite of @uclarchaeology.bsky.social is the latest winner of the SPMA Postgraduate Dissertation Prize. Richard’s MA dissertation is an excellent example of historical archaeology at a single, distinct site. It could form the basis of an application 1/3

First Victuallers record of The Flask (Flask entry, 1735). Source: The London Archives.

The Flask, Highgate: Society, Urban Development & Commerce in Post-Medieval London

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The 8th Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress took us to @uniofreading.bsky.social! Our in-person programme spanned 17 sessions ranging from landscape #archaeology to foodways to marginalised communities to burial practices & much more. Attendees could also enjoy a poster session & four tours #pmac26

Mike Fulford (right) standing next to the Roman town wall of Silchester which runs diagonally across the photo. He is pointing at the coursing of the wall as three women in coats stand on the left and listen to the tour. Grey cloudy skies above, green grass. Photo Monika Reppo

Our President, Hanna Steyne (left, yellow vertically striped shirt and short blonde hair, glasses) and VP Tania Casimiro (right, black top, checkered skirt, bluish-green hair), cutting the 60th birthday cake at the Museum of English Rural Life together. The cake is rectangular, white and with blue frosting. An old black and white photograph of a farm can be seen as the backdrop. Photo Katie Sampeck.

Poster session at the Department of Agriculture. Blue poster boards can be seen at the back of the room by the windows with people standing in front of them. A table with a white table cloth is on the right with two people standing in front of it and helping themselves to coffee. The floor is carpeted (teal) and an emergency exit can be seen behind the table. Photo: M. Reppo

Saturday 11:30 AM session: Archaeology of drinking and smoking. Standing left to right in front of the audience: Yan Sun, Itamar Taxel, Sarah Inskip, Piotr Ilkiewicz, Mikołaj Dobek. A screen, reading University of Reading can be seen in the middle of the room. Photo: Monika Reppo.

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Dr Edward Stewart @eddiecstewart.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I had a great time this weekend at @postmedarch.bsky.social presenting on the designing utopia project (excavating an Owenite community in Lanarkshire) with @bromolloy.bsky.social and Kieran Manchip, and hearing amazing research from all the fabulous SPMA-ers!

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Archaeology Scotland @archscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Great to see the team show casing at the @postmedarch.bsky.social The story of the Orbiston Community really resonates today and it is great the project will finally get its archaeology in the Historic Environment Records which will help with protection

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Dr Katy Whitaker (she/her) @artefactual.eurosky.social · 06/05/2026

Looking forward to being back @uniofreading.bsky.social next week for the #PMAC26 conference with @postmedarch.bsky.social. The university is celebrating its centenary! But the campus is in a much older landscape. It’ll be fun to show off some of the special places that visitors might miss…

Poster telling the story of why there are sarsen stones on the Whiteknights campus at university of Reading, in comic form. George Marquis of Blandford who owned the estate from 1798 introduces us to his home and gardens and how he got sarsen stone boulders from his father’s estates in North Wiltshire to build features like the grotto at Whiteknights.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming all registered participants in Reading this weekend for #PMAC26! Forgot to register? Worry not! We offer last-minute registration for a reduced range of activities only. More details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Last chance to register for #PMAC26! Registration via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie... See you in Reading, May 15-17!

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A reminder to register for Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 #PMAC26 which will take place May 15-17 in Reading. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026

The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Last PhD group meeting of the season before our Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress in Reading! #pmac26

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology PhD Group will meet online next Thursday, 9 April to discuss domestic & household #archaeology! We are joined by researchers from @stir.ac.uk, @uu.se and Garbomix. Full schedule for this season & how to join the group: spma.org.uk/phd-student-...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Early Bird Registration for #PMAC26 is ending soon! Register via Eventbrite now to save up to £25 on fees! Full prices apply from April 1. Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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May 15-17 2026
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Photo by Katy Whitaker showing an internal view of the upper floowr of the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon where PMAC25 was held. The image shows a crowd of people looking at a slide that promotes SPMA @ Reading.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

To anyone who missed out on a great session, make sure you follow us to be the first to find out about upcoming meetings - our PhD group gets together online monthly!

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The PhD group will take place tomorrow, make sure to sign up!

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Our programme for #PMAC26 also includes a guided tour of @readingmuseum.bsky.social. Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Did you know that the #PMAC26 programme includes a tour of Silchester Roman Town lead by Prof Mike Fulford? The tour takes us around the 3rd C town wall, parish church of St Mary the Virgin & the amphitheatre. Register via Eventbrite, £35 (includes transport). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our PhD Group will meet next Tuesday to discuss #archaeology & agriculture. Full schedule for this season & how to join: spma.org.uk/phd-student-...

Light blue poster with dark blue text which reads:
SPMA PHD GROUP
Next monthly meeting:
TUE 24 MARCH 16:00-18:00 BST
Archaeology and Agriculture: from fields to farming practices
Dr Jeffry Oliver
Reader, Department of Archaeology,
School of Geoscience, University of Aberdeen

Dr Eugene Costello
Lecturer, School of History, University College Cork

DR EDWARD STEWART
Archaeologist, CVARF Engagement Officer, Archaeology Scotland

Join our group &
find out more about the speakers

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Pastoral view of Colen Abbey as background in the lower half of the poster

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Studies by our members: ‘Building for the Atomic Age: An industrial #archaeology of the United Kingdom’s nuclear industry’ by Wayne Cocroft. This new book @livunipress.bsky.social by Historic England presents a heavily illustrated overview of the UK’s nuclear industry 1/3

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Building for the Atomic Age | Home

An industrial archaeology of the United Kingdom’s nuclear industry

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

SPMA Undergraduate Dissertation Award has been awarded to Edwin Lam @york.ac.uk for the dissertation, 'Feminism, Fabrics & Legislation: Material Culture Study of Female Sex Workers in Victorian England' which offers a rich discussion of women's social & political identities in Victorian England 1/3

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The next SPMA PhD Group online session is on Thu 26 Feb 16-18:00 BST! Our speakers have extensive experience & offer a range of perspectives- come, listen, & ask as many questions as you can @worcesteruni.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social @springer.springernature.com @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#LGBTQplusHM is still on - here are some events taking place in Bristol and Lemingston Spa this weekend 1/3

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Paul & Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award 2026 round had many applications, which made the decision-making process rather difficult. However, two stood out: congratulations Aldo Accinelli (University of Amsterdam) & Sun Yan @durham.ac.uk! We look forward to seeing you in Reading 1/3

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The next #SPMA Research Grants deadline is fast approaching! You have until Sunday, 1 March 2026, to apply for funding. Read more on our website: spma.org.uk/research-gra... The second #ResearchGrant deadline is 1 September 2026.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Registration for the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 is now open! Regular rates to attend #PMAC26 apply until March 31, late registration until April 27, on-site registration possible for a fee. Buy your ticket here to join us this May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-medie...

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Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026

The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It's #LGBTQplusHM! Museums & galleries around the UK are showcasing LGBTQ+ stories & histories throughout February . Here is a highlight of some events in London this weekend at Greenwich National Maritime Museum, British Museum, London Museum & Tate Britain

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

This February, we will be sharing & highlighting relevant exhibitions in galleries & museums as part of #LGBTQplusHM to honour stories from the past & present in the continued fight for equality & love!

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Time for a cuppa! Topics in the latest issue of PMA range from kinrande porcelain in Portugal (Sun Yat-sen University, NOVA/FCSH), C19 Basque siege archaeology (@ehu.eus) to C17 glass assemblage from a Dutch shipwreck (@incipitcsic.bsky.social, @sheffielduni.bsky.social & @cchscsic.bsky.social)

Post-Medieval Archaeology volume 59, part 3 - our new journal against a snowy backdrop with a granite boundary wall and some pine trees in the background. A large cup of tea in a white cup with green print sits to the right of the journal

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We are at #SHA2026 - come say hi! You can find us on the 3rd floor of the Detroit Marriott Hotel at the Book Room (Ambassador I). Drop by for a chat, grab a pen & become a member!

Our treasurer Joel Santos and membership officer Megan Crutcher sitting behind the table at the Book Room amongst other vendors

Our VP Tânia Manuel Casimiro and membership officer Megan Crutcher at our table at SHA2026 greeting a visitor

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Our #PhD Group will meet over Teams on Wed, Jan 14, 3-5pm BST. The topic is 'Contested Heritage, its ethics & protections'. Our speakers are Dr John Carman, Hon. Ass. Prof., School of History & Cultures, Uni of Birmingham & Chair, Heritage Advisory Committee of @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social & 1/2

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Want to join us for #PMAC26, hosted at the University of Reading, UK, on 15-17 May 2026 but need financial support to attend? You could apply for the Paul & Yolanda Courtney Congress Bursary Award! See details below. Deadline: 15 Jan. Application form & more info: spma.org.uk/paul-courtne...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

SPMA members! Our AGM is today at 4pm (UK time). Join us at the York Medical Society or over Zoom (see your emails for the link). The AGM is followed by the Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture + drinks reception. Lecture starts at 6pm (free for everyone). Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The 2025 Geoff Egan Memorial Lecturer is Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera - @archaeotext.bsky.social! The lecture, 'An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness' takes place at York Medical Society on Dec 16, 2025 from 5-7pm and is followed by a drinks reception. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...

A poster with a sepia photograph with the graffiti '500 years of Columbus LIE!!! yet we survive' on the side of a wall as the background with Beatriz Marín-Aguilera overlayed in the lower left corner. The poster reads: Geoff Egan memorial lecture 2025, An archaeology of radical tenderness, Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera, 'The archaeology of radical tenderness challenges inherited power structures and colonial histories offering new alternatives for our discipline as a site of openness, resistance, and relatedness. It advocates for an embodied-situated practice and a critical and loving approach to social justice, emphasising collective care, the transformation of communities through shared vulnerability, and the healing needed to birth new (more equal) futures.' York Medical Society (YO1 8AW)
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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

An Atmosphere of Industrialisation #Workshop, Dec 8th, Derby Museum & Art Gallery - exploring impacts of pollution from the Industrial Revolution on objects housed in Derby Museum. Free to attend, catered. More info: Dr Lenore Thompson: l.thompson3@derby.ac.uk. Reg: derbymuseums.org/event/an-atm...

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An atmosphere of industrialisation: Approaching historic pollution in museum collections - Derby Museums

When planning for the future, it might seem counterintuitive to think about the past. However, by looking to the historic and archaeological record it is possible to see how pollution has affected the...

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

You can still register for the lecture via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-.... Please note that the lecture starts at 6pm, not 5pm. This will allow #TAG attendees to reach the venue. As always, it is free to attend: attendees need not be delegates of @tag2025york.bsky.social 1/2

A map detailing the route from York Medical Society (23 Stonegate) to Crescent Community Centre where the Antiquity Quiz and TAG party will take place. The venue for the memorial lecture is 30-35 minutes by bus from Campus East.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Notes from the Field: In 2025, Past Participate CIC (Anne Teather) & Historic England (Rebeca Pullen & Katy Whitaker @artefactual.bsky.social) excavated a #Dorset brickworks in the Valley of Stones, revealing #kiln structures, clay pits, & other historic features, adding detail to a wider 1/2

Volunteers working on the brick kiln trench - one volunteer standing inside the trench, the other kneeling on the side with two buckets behind them. Greenery in the background

Section through tipped waste bricks outside the brick kiln.

Examples of bright red waste bricks from the kiln trench.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Our final research grant of the 2025 autumn round went to @davitsbd.bsky.social (@incipitcsic.bsky.social) for his project 'The Time of Last-Centuries Pastoralism in Uplands: Refining the Chronology of the Mallatas de Albella Complex (Aragonese Pyrenees) through OSL Dating'. Photos: see ALT 1/2

Photo 1. Aerial plan view of the hut at the archaeological site of Mallatas de Albella during fieldwork by David García-Casas.

Photo 2. View of the Central Pyrenees from Mallatas de Albella by David García-Casas.

Photo 3. Lateral view of the hut at Mallatas de Albella by David García-Casas.

Photo 4. Archaeological fieldwork in progress by David García-Casas.

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Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA) @postmedarch.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The second SPMA #researchgrant takes us to #Peru. We're pleased to support the study: 'Upper-class households & their colonial legacies: how affluent domestic materiality perpetuates coloniality in Lima, Peru', led by Aldo Javier Accinelli Obando (@uvahumanities.bsky.social). Photos: see ALT

Houses of Lima's elite during colonial times - Casa de Osambela y Oquendo (street view of a blue building with enclosed balconies). Photo by A. Accinelli.

Houses of Lima's elite during colonial times - Palacio Torre Tagle (street view of a pink building with enclosed balconies). Photo by A. Accinelli.

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