Museum of London Archaeology

24/04/2026

Earlier this month we were delighted to be joined by residents of Burgess Hill, Sage Homes and Mid Sussex District Council for a Layered Landscape workshop, uncovering the area's past.

Together we explored the town’s history and how the landscape has changed over time. Participants examined historic maps, learned about ancient homes, and handled artefacts from archaeological excavations.

We loved to see how much everyone enjoyed exploring the maps and we were able to surprise locals about the fact they live right next to an Iron Age settlement (Ditchling Beacon).

Thank you also to Burgess Hill Town Heritage and History Association for joining us to share your local knowledge and enthusiasm for the past!

23/04/2026

Did you know you can dig into our back catalogue of specialist talks on our YouTube channel?

From London's delftware tiles, to Roman burials, and the vast landscape of archaeology uncovered during our recent excavations in Suffolk with Wessex Archaeology, our 2026 webinar series is already off to a great start!

Find them here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5l1mkSQdn1WUWLEVlasN2_eDnT9FLGSb&si=QYDNaJ2GOopQ2QkL

23/03/2026

This Easter we're peeling back layers of time at Burgess Hill, West Sussex 🔎

Together with Sage Homes and Mid Sussex District Council we're inviting local residents to join us for a FREE ancient landscapes workshop suitable for all the family!

🗺️ explore historic maps

🛖 learn about ancient homes

🏺 handle real finds from archaeological digs

🐣 free light snacks & easter treats for kids

Burgess Hill Town Football Club, Wednesday 8th April, 10–4pm. Places are limited - booking recommended. Book your free place HERE: https://buff.ly/Nq7nHya

Please note this event is for Burgess Hill and Brookleigh residents only.

25/02/2026

What's the best thing you've found on the Thames foreshore?

For one of our course participants, mudlarker and artist Charlie Dixon, it was one of the largest Bartmann jugs we've ever seen!

Participants on the 12-week MOLA Academy of Archaeological Specialist Training course have been uncovering the fascinating world of 17th century stoneware, learning how to identify, record and uploads finds like this to the Bartmann Goes Global collection.

You can read more in their blogs 👇️

Amy Button and Joane Dunne reflect on the course and their deep dive into the world of Bartmann: https://buff.ly/I7G4XU8

Charlie Dixon shares his discovery of a huge and almost complete Bartmann jug while mudlarking: https://buff.ly/9yRbcFi

24/02/2026

Do you enjoy spotting history in unlikely places?

We're looking for a volunteer Ghost Sign Hunters to help us test a new way of uncovering Northamptonshire’s hidden heritage.

What you’ll do:
👩‍💻 Receive specialist training from MOLA archaeologists.
🔎 Work in pairs or small groups to locate and record Ghost Signs (old painted signs on buildings advertising local businesses and industry) across Northamptonshire.
✍️ Complete recording forms, take photographs, and prepare data digitally.

Time commitment: 1.5 hours online training on 2nd April then flexible (e.g. 5 hours per month). There is also a limited opportunity to attend an in-person training workshop in Northampton on 13th April.

Find out more and sign up HERE: https://buff.ly/Gq6ZiHm

24/02/2026

Love digging into all our our latest discoveries and updates?

You're in luck because we're launching a brand-new newsletter!

We’ll share three emails a year packed with our favourite finds, events, links to our webinar recordings, activities for kids and more. We'll also keep you up to date with any breaking news - all you need to do is sign up HERE: https://buff.ly/ftvheSc

09/02/2026

We’ve been uncovering the fascinating archaeology of London’s Southbank as part of GPE’s development at The Delft (aka Minerva House) 🕵️

Join our team for a free webinar to discover how this iconic part of the capital went from Roman waterside developments to the centre of Tudor nightlife, as well as the creation of beautiful tiles and pottery at one of London's first Delftware kilns.

📆 Friday 27th February

⏰️ 12-1pm

Book your free place HERE: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/molamuseumoflondonarchaeology/2024218

MOLA have been carrying out archaeological work at The Delft (aka Minerva House) on behalf of GRE (www.gpe.co.uk/)

21/01/2026

Free webinar alert 📣

We've been uncovering Southwark's ancient past ahead of the Unite Students development at Kings Place. We're currently carrying out post-excavation work, analysing our findings and telling this site's story from the Roman period to the present day.

Join our specialists working on the site to dig into our latest discoveries in our lunch and learn webinar

📆 Wednesday 11th February
⏰ 12-1pm

Book your free place HERE:

Kings Place lunch and learn webinar – Microsoft Teams, Wed 11 Feb 2026 - We've been uncovering Southwark's ancient past ahead of the Unite Students development at Kings Place. We're currently carrying out post-excavation work, analysing our findings and putting together the pieces which tell this ...

20/01/2026

This impressive Roman vase-shaped pot uncovered during excavations ahead of ScottishPower Renewables' East Anglia TWO scheme was a true test for the steady hands of our expert on-site team! It was fragile in places with lots of loose sherds, though mostly intact. After very careful excavation, it was wrapped securely so it could be lifted in one piece and taken to our specialists for further study 🏺

Read all about the discoveries made by the MOLA-Wessex Archaeology team out in East Anglia HERE: https://buff.ly/FtwxNNX

15/01/2026

🎶 Flowing with the tide 🎶

Our Coasts in Mind team in Swale, North Kent have been working with women's shanty crew Upping The Shanty to create new songs in response to coastal change.

From the eternal, endlessness of change, to childhood memories, and the peace of being out in nature, their new short film captures the song creation process. Find the full video on the Coasts in Mind YouTube channel HERE: https://buff.ly/iO5o6Jy

Coasts in Mind is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and players

13/01/2026

Have you been following the discoveries from East Anglia TWO by ScottishPower Renewables scheme? Well, we've got some great news!

On 23rd January, experts from MOLA-Wessex Archaeology are hosting a webinar, taking a deep-dive into our discoveries across East Anglia, and a closer look at some of the finds uncovered.

🎟️ Tickets are free but places are limited, so book your spot now to avoid disappointment HERE: https://buff.ly/QdUAzFo

Wessex Archaeology