Andrew Robertshaw: Digging the Trenches - The Archaeology of the Western Front
As the centenaries of Verdun and the Somme approach, Andrew Robertshaw will speak about the results of 30 archaeological projects in France and Belgium over the past 15 years.
During this time Robertshaw ’s projects have faced many challenges, from discovering unstable munitions and charged gas cylinders, to sites being raided by illegal metal detectorists. They have also led to the identification of five of the "missing" and allowed them to have the honoured burial they deserved. In this talk, Robertshaw will also touch upon the phenomenon of "dark tourism", and the draw of First World War battlefield sites to tourists and visitors.
There will be a Q&A with the audience and Andrew Robertshaw will be signing books following the talk.
Andrew Robertshaw is an Honorary Lecturer at University College London and regularly consults the British Army on historical matters, as well as serving as Forensic Trauma specialist for the Norwegian Army. He is a regular consultant and on-screen expert for a number of TV and radio shows and has spearheaded numerous archaeological investigations along the Western Front. Andrew Robertshaw is currently leading a new archaeological project, focussing on the Somme area ahead of the 2016 centenary.
Venue: Army & Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN, UK
Time: 7pm
Prices: £ 10 | £ 7.50 (Concession)
Bookings by contacting the NAM General Enquiries desk on 020 7730 0717 or online via: http://www.nam.ac.uk/events/celebrity-speakers/digging-trenches-archaeol...
Please note that the dress code for the Army & Navy Club is smart casual !
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