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White Horses and Hill Figures - Day SchoolWiltshire Heritage Museum Saturday, 24 July 2010 A Day School exploring the chalk figures carved into the landscape of Britain with leading experts. Accompanying our summer exhibition White Horses and Hill Figures, the White Horses and Hill Figures Day School will feature talks by leading experts on the subject. 9.30am - arrival and welcome 10.00am - introduction by Brian Edwards, Public Historian 10.15am - Paul Newman 'Galloping through the centuries: introducing Britain's hill figures: History, culture and controversy. 11.30am - David Miles 'The Uffington White Horse: A biography of an English icon'. 1.30pm - Bryn Walters 'New discoveries and other thoughts on prehistoric monumental iconography'. 2.45pm - Professor Martin Bell 'The Wilmington Giant: A geoarchaeological perspective'. 3.45pm - Rodney Castleden 'Two chalk giants. who are they - and how can we tell? Finish 5pm There will be a break for lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Bring sandwiches or try one of the pubs and cafes in town. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118853794827241 |
Posted by goffik13th July 2010ce Edited 13th July 2010ce
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