7th April 2008, 06:13 PM
Nicely said, i have heard a few so called pro's who talk as if archaeology has nothing to do with the general public (do we belong to separate species then?) forgetting that aren't we the public also!and yes we do need to keep the rest of "them" interested in their own heritage-i was lucky to have my interest for archaeology given me by my father telling me about magical places like Troy,Rome and ancient Ur before i'd started school!
As for open days on sites,about 4/5 years ago a lady walked up to me and asked loudly "you,young man-where are the beavers?",caught of guard (plus a bit hung-over) i told her "aint no beavers round here,i think the locals et them centuries ago",and in a capt.Mainwairing voice she said "you stupid boy" and walked off![:o)]
As for open days on sites,about 4/5 years ago a lady walked up to me and asked loudly "you,young man-where are the beavers?",caught of guard (plus a bit hung-over) i told her "aint no beavers round here,i think the locals et them centuries ago",and in a capt.Mainwairing voice she said "you stupid boy" and walked off![:o)]