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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I am excited to announce the release of my new book: 'The Archaeology of Leicester in 20 Digs'! This pieces together 2,000 years of the city's hidden past, told through 20 incredible archaeological digs in the city. 👉 Available now! 😁 #archaeology #leicester #history

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Some remarkable archaeology at Leicester’s market place — Roman buildings, medieval market surfaces, and the remains of a long-lost medieval building with dungeon! Image shows a medieval building being excavated. For more see : www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Archaeologists investigate the stone walls and layers of a late medieval building at Leicester market.

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I had a preview of the new Roman Museum in Leicester tonight, now displayed in a modern way, highly recommend it to all, great to see objects from some digs I've been involved in, including the huge Stibbe mosaic & Iron Age sword - opens 26 July AD2025!

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Richard III was reburied a decade ago in Leicester this month, read more on the occasion here: ulasnews.com/2020/03/15/r...

Richard III remains, prior to reburial in 2015

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Great to work with colleagues at @archanchistleic.bsky.social to create this replica Roman key handle, for use in the newly revamped Jewry Wall Roman Museum in Leicester (re)opening soon! Full blog here ulasnews.com/.../replicat... #Roman #Archaeology @jewrywallroman.bsky.social

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

A free archaeology talk on the student training field schools of past, present, and future by University of Leicester Archaeological Services & @archanchistleic.bsky.social 5pm (UK Time) 11th December, in person (Uni of Leicester, George Porter LT A), or live online (link in comments)

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Must Farm book gets my vote, amazing 😍

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School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester @archanchistleic.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) have discovered a shaft filled with 12th c. bodies in central Leicester, thought to represent 5% of the town's population at the time. Were they the victims of an undocumented pandemic or of starvation? www.theguardian.com/science/2024...

theguardian.com

Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies

Researchers are baffled by 12th-century corpses uncovered at a heritage learning centre built in the garden of Leicester Cathedral after discovery of Richard III’s remains

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

This Anglo-Saxon 'small long' brooch (5th/6th century CE), was found on a dig in Leicester. Part of the growing evidence showing life continued in the ruinous Roman city, previously thought abandoned during the 'dark ages'. shorturl.at/hdxx6 #archaeology #leicester

An Anglo-Saxon 'small long' brooch, dating to the 5th/6th century CE, found on a dig in Leicester

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Dr G Speed @speedydig.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! I'm here to share my love of #Archaeology

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