Blogs

We’re delighted to announce the winners and shortlist for the 2025 Marsh Community Archaeology Awards, delivered in partnership between the Council for British Archaeology and the Marsh Charitable Trust. 

This summer, the Festival of Archaeology 2025 invites you to pause, breathe, and discover how archaeology connects us - not just to the past, but to ourselves, to nature, and to our communities. From mindful collecting and family fun days, to yoga in ancient caves, this year’s programme is packed with events that remind us that archaeology isn’t just about digging into the earth, it’s about uncovering hidden stories, sparking curiosity, and even finding a little peace of mind.

The Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events showcasing the very best of archaeology across the UK, delivered by individuals, groups, institutions and commercial organisations.  

How do we give new life to historic buildings that have fallen out of use? In the first post of a new blog series, placement student Niamh Tobin explores what adaptive reuse means and how it can benefit communities, the environment, and our connection to the past.

What do you do when a huge concrete flyover, carrying a dual carriageway, connecting two adjacent town centres is condemned as structurally unsound? What would you do? That is the focus of an ideas competition run by the Farrel Centre at Newcastle University.