A major research facility, probably the largest collection of late- and post-medieval finds in the North of England: a unique regional and national resource.
My new book Pilgrim Souvenirs… brings together years of research into devotional objects from the River Wear in Durham City.
It's now available at the Museum of Archaeology @DUThingsToDo and via Amazon (embedded QR code).🎶 Kaazoom via Pixabay
#Pilgrimage#Archaeology#Durham
Bamburgh, Northumberland. May sunshine and sea pinks in bloom! Love the contrast of these delicate flowers against the rugged coast and the castle in the distance.
#BamburghCastle#SeaPinks#Northumberland#SpringWatch
Fox News Digital reports the decades-long mystery of the Archbishop of Canterbury hoard is finally solved — with the full story revealed in my new book.
From discovery in the River Wear to how it got there, a remarkable chapter in Durham’s history...
https://t.co/iuDj1H7DuY
Today, the #IMEMSSpotlight is on Gary Bankhead! 🔍
Find out more about Gary's latest publication, Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and Other Objects of Faith (2025): https://t.co/wabkhUora0
Today’s World Heritage Day at Durham Castle now includes an expanded line‑up of talks, tours, stands & displays from 11am–4pm. Anne Allen talks at 2pm on 'World Heritage – life begins at 40'. Updated programme here: https://t.co/quXLL9Y5DB @DUThingsToDo@durhamcastle@DurhamWHS
Fantastic news for Sunderland ⚓
The Vedra Hylton Community Association has secured 2026 International Nautical Archaeology Foundation funding, enabling further underwater investigations at our Hylton 'Briggstones' & 'Roman' Offerton sites.
More info 👉 https://t.co/geArrRGfbz
What a way to end a trans-Atlantic voyage. The final talk of my series aboard MS Nieuw Statendam played to a packed World Stage. Such an engaged and generous audience. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and to @HALcruises & @PPtravelexpert for letting me share my adventures.
Huge validation for Offerton! The latest @archaeologyuk issue features our incredible Roman industrial hub on the River Wear. From 800+ whetstones to rare stone anchors, this project, supported by @ArcDurham is rewriting history. A massive win for community-led archaeology! ⚓️r
Since starting our partnership with @HALcruises last June, we’ve reached a new milestone: Four experts sailing the globe today!
A huge thank you to Sarah, Mike, Gary, & Fred for being such incredible ambassadors on the Noordam, Oosterdam, Nieuw Statendam, & Zaandam. #HAL
Huge validation for Offerton! The latest issue features our incredible Roman industrial hub on the River Wear. From 800+ whetstones to rare stone anchors, this project, supported by @ArcDurham is rewriting history. A massive win for community-led archaeology! ⚓️
Marking St Cuthbert’s Day with a find from the River Wear: a late‑medieval pilgrim’s ampulla recovered during a dive beneath Elvet Bridge, Durham City. Stamped with a crowned ‘W’ and bearing distinct bite marks—material evidence of devotion and medieval pilgrimage...
Marking St Cuthbert’s Day with a find from the River Wear: a late‑medieval pilgrim’s ampulla recovered during a dive beneath Elvet Bridge, Durham City. Stamped with a crowned ‘W’ and bearing distinct bite marks—material evidence of devotion and medieval pilgrimage...
🐍 Twin‑Headed Snake Buckle from the River Wear!
Here’s the moment I uncovered a post‑medieval twin‑headed snake buckle beneath the River Wear in Durham — lifted straight from the gravel and added to the growing Durham River Wear Assemblage.
More info: https://t.co/9t6ddTvadI