Events

The Day-schools are held at the Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA

Each class will cost £25. If you book four of the classes then you will get £10 off the fourth class. A register will be kept so that you do not have to book all at one go. Payment will be by cheque or BACS (details of BHAS bank will be given on booking).

These are the proposed classes for 2026 and further details will follow later as some are still in the planning stage. The dates and information of the topics will help people plan ahead.

October 31st Simon Stevens

Archaeological Report Writing: - how communicate the results of an archaeological excavation or research.

Writing up an archaeological site can by a daunting prospect, but drawing together the various elements of the site record can also be extremely satisfying and rewarding. This day-school is aimed squarely at those who find themselves staring blankly at stacks of context sheets wondering where to start. The day-school aims to reduce the terror and provide a few pointers.

Beginning with an overview of what you'll need to have at your disposal in the first instance. Followed by the various types of reports, such as the site, the artefacts, human and animal bones, environmental, etc. The aim will be to use examples of good and bad practise to show how to construct an archaeological report. And relax, there will NOT be a test at the end&ldots;.

As a potential ice-breaker, it is hoped that participants will bring in their favourite archaeological publication, and say briefly why they like it (not compulsory, just a bit of fun but useful in gauging what works for everyone).

To book a place, please contact Jane Russell (russco40@hotmail.com) for the code for the payment details should you want to pay by BACs, or pay by cheque. BHAS Members £10 and non-members £20

The venue is Room 1, at Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8TA. There is a dedicated carpark, for which you will need get a parking permit on arrival, or you can park in the surrounding streets for free. Refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits are provided throughout the day, but you will need to bring a packed lunch.

Date

Topic

Speaker

2026

Friday 9th October 2026

Gaulish Roman Sites

James Bromwich

Friday 13th November 2026

Caratacus

Miles Russell

Friday 11th December 2026

BHAS AGM followed by:

Talk - TBA

(following on from the AGM)

Presidential Lecture by Dr Janet Pennington

2027

Friday 8th January 2027

Orkney Rock Art

ONLINE lecture by Antonia Thomas

Friday 12th February 2027

The Spitalfields Charnel House

ONLINE lecture by Jane Sidell

Friday 12th March 2026

Historic Buildings Myth-busting

ONLINE lecture by James Wright

Date	Topic	Speaker
2026
Saturday 17th October	What the Edwardians did for / to Brighton and Hove	David Fisher: (Chair, Regency Society)
Saturday 21st November	The Old police cells	Ollie Knight (Heritage Director, Old Police Cells, Brighton)
2027
Saturday 16th January	The working coast	Dr Geoffrey Mead
Saturday 20th February	Brighton Toy Museum, its history and its building	Chris Littledale (Founder of the Brighton Toy Museum)
Saturday 20th March	Palmeira Mansions – history and update	Jackie Marsh-Hobbs

Brighton Young Archaeologists' Club (YAC) is open to everyone aged 8-16years. You can get involved in all sorts of activities, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places, trying out traditional crafts, taking part in excavations, experimental archaeology and lots more.

Brighton YAC is based at Brighton Museum , where we have access to the wonderful Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery. Occasionally our sessions may be held at other venues depending on planned activities. The club usually meets once, a month on the last Saturday, from 10.30am-12.30pm

A team of volunteers runs the club and all our leaders are DBS checked. We charge a joining fee of £10 then £1 per session. Due to a limited number of spaces you must be a member before you are able to join a session.

If you’d like to get involved please get in touch with the team using the details below.