Books
Exploring archaeology, landscape, waterways heritage
and Britain’s relationship with place and material culture.
History Under Your Feet
DISCOVER THE ARCHAEOLOGY BENEATH YOUR FEET
A practical and accessible guide to identifying archaeological finds from Britain’s past.
Written for walkers, detectorists, history enthusiasts and beginners alike, the book helps readers recognise and understand the objects, materials and traces of history that survive beneath our feet.
Available through museums including Banbury Museum and selected retailers.
- Identify common archaeological finds
- Understand their age,use and significance
- Learn where and how they were found
- Accessible, illustrated and easy to use
Forging Ahead
THE STORY OF BRITAIN’S OLDEST WORKING DRY DOCK
The History of Tooley’s Boatyard and the people, trades and traditions that shaped Britain’s eaterways.
From Humble origins to a living heritage sire, this book celebrates the craft, ingenuityand hard work that have kept Britain’s waterways alive for over two centuries.
- The History of Tooley’s Boatyard
- Generations of Boatbuilders, Blacksmiths and craftsmen
- Britain’s canal age and industrial waterways
- Richly illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs
Before England
A NEW HISTORY OF PREHISTORIC BRITAIN
An Ambitious new work exploring Britain from the Ice Age to the early medieval world.
Combining archaeology, landscape, ancient history and myth, this book uncovers the deep past and the foundations of the cultures that shaped Britain.
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Upcoming and Future Publications
Tooley’s Dockyard Heritage Series
A Series of booklets exploring the history, crafts and people of Tooley’s Boatyard and the wider waterways heritage.
Archaeology & Finds Guides
Future practical guides on finds identification, landscape and archaeology and Britain’s ancient past.
Heritage Craft Guides
Documenting traditional skills including blacksmithing, canal art and wooden boatbuilding before they are lost.