Community Archaeology
Young Archaeologists' Club
If you would like to become a member of the Young Archaeologists’ Club for North Hertfordshire, contact NHDC Archaeological Service. All 8-16 year olds are welcome and application forms are available from The Archaeological Service, Hitchin Museum or Letchworth Museum. The North Hertfordshire Branch has its own web pages.
Events take place regularly, usually on Saturdays but sometimes on weekdays during school holidays. Information of future events is advertised on this site as well as being sent to members.
Building the 'Iron Age Roundhouse' at Letchworth Museum
Archaeology Walks
The Archaeology Officer arranges walks around places of interest in North Hertfordshire, both in the rural areas and in the historic towns. Each walk is desined to last between an hour and a half and an afternoon. Groups of up to fifteen can be accommodated; for adults, all walks will include a refreshment break at a pleasant public house, while for children, other types of refreshment can be arranged.
Dates of upcoming walks will be advertised at Letchworth and Hitchin Museums and on the website.
Talks
The Archaeology Officer can be booked to give talks to schools, community groups and other interested bodies. Subjects include topics to do with the archaeology of North Hertfordshire (including Ancient Baldock) and more general archaeological themes, including Ancient Egypt, Roman Civilisation, British prehistory and Archaeology and UFOs.
The standard cost is £25 for groups under 15 or £30 for more than 15; if hosted at one of the museums, the cost is £35, which includes a fee for hire of the room.
If you would like to discuss a particular subject or to book a talk, please contact
Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews
Archaeology Officer
Museums Resource Centre
Burymead Road
Hitchin
Herts
SG4 9AA
Telephone (01462) 434896
Email: service@north-herts.gov.uk 
