The bigger (and better) picture

The bigger (and better) picture

One of the most enjoyable parts of my work is inspecting our sites, which Natasha and I do on a regular basis. On these visits we look out for any health and safety issues which might affect our visitors – such as eye-level branches and twigs across paths (I always...
On connecting through time and place

On connecting through time and place

Looking back over the previous year, as one inevitably does in early January, the stand out event for me was definitely the village pageant at Burnham Norton Friary in late September, when the audience was immersed in the stories of the Friary.  It was a real pleasure...
I’ve seen that jar somewhere before…

I’ve seen that jar somewhere before…

Some of the most unexpected connections in archaeology come from a good pair of eyes and a good memory – and sharing knowledge. This was proven by the Burgh Castle Almanac group recently when they visited Norwich Castle Museum art collections. The visit was organised...
On branding: what kind of animal..?

On branding: what kind of animal..?

If you had to descibe the Trust as an animal, what would it be? Those of you who attended the AGM last month will know that this is one of the unexpected but illuminating questions our consultants have been asking us in our discussions on branding, as part of our...