After 13 years as a languages teacher, Dr Emma Watson decided to study Archaeology at Durham University. Her BA focused on the circular ceremonial monuments of Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland, whilst her MA and PhD looked at the neglect of the prehistory of northern England. From 2011, Emma was taking tour groups around the landscapes of Thornborough and of Shap in Cumbria. These are the two landscapes that Emma is fiercely proud of. She takes every opportunity to champion them and promote their existence.
Emma is also improving her knowledge of industrial archaeology as can be seen in the photo, where she has just exited a jet mine on the Cleveland Hills. Emma is currently team leader of Tees Archaeology and frequently conducts community fieldwork projects in and around the Tees Valley area. She is organising a post-medieval and industrial archaeology day in October (having arranged a really successful prehistory day last year). This summer, she will be focussing on the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and, in her free time, will continue to promote and take groups around the Thornborough and Shap landscapes.
Thornborough Archaeology Group 