A reminder that TAG will be excavating at Windmill House, near to Boroughbridge, on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, and Monday 31st August. Please get in-touch, using the Contact Form if you would like to volunteer for one or more days. No prior experience of archaeological excavation is necessary. Thank you. https://thornboroughag.org/contact-form/
I’m delighted to announce that TAG will be continuing with its excavations at Windmill House, near to Boroughbridge, on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, and Monday 31st August. Please get in-touch, using the Contact Form, if you would like to volunteer for one or more days. No prior experience of archaeological excavation is necessary.
The last three weeks have been extremely busy for TAG. We’ve had excavations at Windmill House, followed by our ‘gateway’ talks and tours, and then last Saturday, “Exploring Henges and Nature”, our first ever conference. Each event was extremely well attended, and it is a real pleasure to see so much passion and enthusiasm from … More A hectic three weeks!
I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped organise last Saturday’s “Exploring Henges and Nature”. This was an important event for TAG, being our first ever ‘conference’, and we are all really pleased it was both sold-out and very well received. Its success is thanks in no small part to the speakers, who … More A fantastic day of talks and debate!
A reminder that this coming Saturday we are holding a programme of talks in West Tanfield Memorial Hall, co-hosted with English Heritage and Manchester Metropolitan University. Its main theme of ‘Exploring Henges and Nature’ will see archaeologists consider how these prehistoric monuments reflect early communities’ engagement with the landscape, and indeed, how nature continues to … More Just a few tickets left!
This coming Saturday we are hosting our ‘gateway’ event in West Tanfield Memorial Hall. Those attending will get to hear an introductory talk about Thornborough’s prehistory by Dr. Jan Harding, who has worked extensively here, a Q&A, and have an opportunity to handle an impressive range of artefacts. This will be followed by an informative … More Come and see us on Saturday 18th July!
We are delighted to announce that Nicola Halliday has joined TAG as an Advisor. Nicki kindly offered to help with our administration, and her background and experience will assist us greatly as we expand our commitments, opportunities, and initiatives. Prior to Nicki’s retirement in July 2025 she was Head of Compliance Services UK and Ireland … More Nicola Halliday joins the team
We are appreciative of The North Echo for an article promoting our two events, on 18th and 25th July. If you would like to attend, and haven’t already bought your tickets, then please go to the links below. It is worth mentioning that whilst we are charging for entry into these events, we do everything … More TAG is in the Newspapers!
