A major research facility, probably the largest collection of late- and post-medieval finds in the North of England: a unique regional and national resource.
Durham, England
Joined February 2016
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The River Wear revealing it’s secrets again…
An exciting milestone for Sunderland's heritage. Last weekend, a rare three-legged iron cauldron was recovered from the River Wear at Offerton and is now undergoing conservation at @YArchaeology.
Full Story: facebook.com/gary.bankhead65…
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A well written piece on the 'Offerton Cauldron' by @apwecho features in @TheNorthernEcho today... thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2… – at Durham, England
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I was at the riverside to watch this incredible moment. Read my account in @TheNorthernEcho of how this important object was recovered after hundreds of years on the riverbed and what secrets it might give up @DiveIntoDurham thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…
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An exciting milestone for Sunderland's heritage. Last weekend, a rare three-legged iron cauldron was recovered from the River Wear at Offerton and is now undergoing conservation at @YArchaeology.
Full Story: facebook.com/gary.bankhead65… – at Durham, England
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📚 SOLD OUT!
I'm thrilled to announce that all hardback copies of my textile manufacture research monograph have now been sold. Huge thanks to everyone who purchased, read, cited and shared the work. Your support for archaeological and historical research is greatly appreciated. – at Durham, England
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Delighted to see my book 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith...' now on sale in the @durhamcathedral Gift Shop. 📖
For those further afield signed hardbacks: diveintodurham.uk/publicatio…
Paperback & Kindle: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FV3NC3PJ
#Archaeology #Durham #pilgrim – at Durham, England
Twenty years of discoveries…
Monday night viewing sorted!
My latest YouTube video showcases 20 years of discoveries in Durham's River Wear, from medieval pilgrim badges and devotional objects to some of the river's most remarkable archaeological finds.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=-0H-…
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Hundreds of years of Durham history, resting right at the bottom of the River Wear. 🧐 Dive into the real-life treasure hunt with Gary's new channel!
What began as a single discovery became an incredible journey of adventure, exploration, remarkable finds, and life-changing experiences.
My brand new YouTube video tells the story.
🔗 youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=8gro…
#Archaeology #History #Discovery
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Building archaeological skills on the River Wear. Well done to our volunteers on achieving the Nautical Archaeology Society Foundation Award in Maritime Archaeology. Thanks to the Tansy Centre, South Hylton, for helping to make the training such a success. #CommunityArchaeology – at Sunderland, England
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What began as a single discovery became an incredible journey of adventure, exploration, remarkable finds, and life-changing experiences.
My brand new YouTube video tells the story.
🔗 youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=8gro…
#Archaeology #History #Discovery – at Durham, England
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My new book Pilgrim Souvenirs… brings together years of research into devotional objects from the River Wear in Durham City.
It's now available at the Museum of Archaeology @DUThingsToDo and via Amazon (embedded QR code).🎶 Kaazoom via Pixabay
#Pilgrimage #Archaeology #Durham – at Durham, England
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The Alfred Jewel, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Extraordinary craftsmanship, enduring mystery, and a tangible link to Alfred’s England.
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Burnham Overy Staithe sunset 25 May 2026. #Norfolk – at Burnham Overy Staithe, England
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Bamburgh, Northumberland. May sunshine and sea pinks in bloom! Love the contrast of these delicate flowers against the rugged coast and the castle in the distance.
#BamburghCastle #SeaPinks #Northumberland #SpringWatch
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Fox News Digital reports the decades-long mystery of the Archbishop of Canterbury hoard is finally solved — with the full story revealed in my new book.
From discovery in the River Wear to how it got there, a remarkable chapter in Durham’s history...
foxnews.com/travel/archaeolo… – at Kimblesworth, England
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Today, the #IMEMSSpotlight is on Gary Bankhead! 🔍
Find out more about Gary's latest publication, Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and Other Objects of Faith (2025): diveintodurham.uk/publicatio…
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Today’s World Heritage Day at Durham Castle now includes an expanded line‑up of talks, tours, stands & displays from 11am–4pm. Anne Allen talks at 2pm on 'World Heritage – life begins at 40'. Updated programme here: aasdn.org.uk/lectures.htm @DUThingsToDo @durhamcastle @DurhamWHS
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Wonderful week at Past Preservers, love to see our experts doing their thing!
What a way to end a trans-Atlantic voyage. The final talk of my series aboard MS Nieuw Statendam played to a packed World Stage. Such an engaged and generous audience. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and to @HALcruises & @PPtravelexpert for letting me share my adventures.
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Fantastic news for Sunderland ⚓
The Vedra Hylton Community Association has secured 2026 International Nautical Archaeology Foundation funding, enabling further underwater investigations at our Hylton 'Briggstones' & 'Roman' Offerton sites.
More info 👉 nauticalarchaeologysociety.o… – at Sunderland, England