6th June 2005, 03:41 PM
Bradford for me too in the early 90s (an outsider might get the impression that there are only about three archaeology departments in Britain). I got in by using The Force as my A-level results were not the ones anyone else was looking for.
I already had a fair amount of digging experience before joining the course and managed to fit in a lot during it too, although I did dodge the placement year, a move that I regret somewhat now (doesn't seem to have done my employment prospects any harm though).
I thoroughly enjoyed (most of) the course and (some of) the city too. A lot of other Bradford posters appear to be ignoring the City's attractions; cheap beer and cheapish accommodation, the National Museum of Photography, Cartwright Hall gallery, public parks, Undercliffe and Scholemoor cemeteries and what's left of the somewhat grubby and un-cared for but often impressive Victorian architecture. And what about those attractions out of town; Saltaire (World Heritage Site), The Yorkshire Dales and Baildon Moor.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
Deathstar House
Endor Industrial Estate
Milton Keynes
RD22 3PO
I already had a fair amount of digging experience before joining the course and managed to fit in a lot during it too, although I did dodge the placement year, a move that I regret somewhat now (doesn't seem to have done my employment prospects any harm though).
I thoroughly enjoyed (most of) the course and (some of) the city too. A lot of other Bradford posters appear to be ignoring the City's attractions; cheap beer and cheapish accommodation, the National Museum of Photography, Cartwright Hall gallery, public parks, Undercliffe and Scholemoor cemeteries and what's left of the somewhat grubby and un-cared for but often impressive Victorian architecture. And what about those attractions out of town; Saltaire (World Heritage Site), The Yorkshire Dales and Baildon Moor.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
Deathstar House
Endor Industrial Estate
Milton Keynes
RD22 3PO