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Photograph of popular head Mrs Coleman & pupils of Hook School, 1958/9. Interviewed by Lord Bolingbroke for the job, she was at the school for 20 years. Search Hook School.

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Archaeology volunteers, June 2004

Archaeology volunteers, June 2004
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Volunteers working alongside Wessex Archaeology, about to begin their day, June 2004. Wessex Archaeology were commissioned by Swindon Borough Council to undertake investigations and excavations at Lydiard Park in order to inform the restoration of the historic parkland.

Wessex involved over 1000 local people including groups from businesses in the town, families, school children and hundreds who were keen to get involved in hands on archaeology. Work at Lydiard was led by Chris Ellis who can be seen on the far left of the photograph.

Year:
2004
Type:
Photograph
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Wessex Archaeology
Last updated on:
Friday 30th June 2023

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