1974-2024 Celebrating 50 years
A full day conference to celebrate 50 years of the SLHA.
Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Although the foundations of the Society were established in 1844, the present Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology (SLHA) was established in 1974. This Conference will explore some of the exciting changes and developments that have taken place in the Society, History and Archaeology and over the last 50 years.
This Conference will include a selection of talks presented by the different teams within the Society. The event will be held at Bishop Grossetestse University. Car parking is available on-site.
The Programme will include:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Reflections and Looking to the Future
An overview of the fascinating and intriguing History of the foundation of the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology, the last 50 years, the current role and activities of the Organisation and aspirations for the future.
Presented by Andrew Walker, Chair of the Society
Local history in Lincolnshire from the Humber to the Wash: 50 years of activities, successes and challenges, and future agenda-setting
Members of the Local History team will reflect upon its activities since 1974 ranging from its campaigning, including the county museum development and the work of the churches group, to gauging the influence of some of its key members such as Flora Murray and Terrence Leach. The team will conclude with a consideration of a possible local history agenda for the future in Greater Lincolnshire.
Presented by Mark Acton, Jean Howard and John Manterfield.
Industrial Archaeology, Past, Present and Future
An exciting journey exploring the last 50 years of the activities of the Industrial Archaeology Team with reflections on events and contributions that the Society has made to increasing our understanding and knowledge of Industrial Archaeology throughout Lincolnshire.
Presented by Neil Wright, Stewart Squires and Stephen Betteridge
Building Recording Techniques over the last 50 Years
A look at how the techniques of building recording have changed and developed over the last 50 years with a reference to how different techniques have been employed in the recording of buildings in Lincolnshire.
Presented by Ken Hollamby, Naomi Field and Mark Gardiner
Highlights of Lincolnshire Archaeology
An exploration of archaeological developments and discoveries in Lincolnshire over the last 50 years with highlights from the Fens, the City of Lincoln and wider Lincolnshire set against a backdrop of the active involvement of the Society including disseminating knowledge.
Presented by Richard Watts, Mick Jones and Tom Lane
