It’s time for my annual mention of ‘hurkle-durkling’: 18th-century Scottish slang for lounging about/lying in bed when it’s long past the time to get moving.
UK archaeology in planning process annually:
Reduces costs for construction industry by £1.3bn
Generates £218m for economy
Refuses just 0.01% of all planning applications
Saves developers additional £245m
No evidence of causing delays; it records and tells our shared history
So this little* fella stopped by for lunch in my post hole this afternoon. I guess a full meal of bumble bee isn't fast food for on the go?
*it was at least 6 inches head to tail!
Calling all ex-YAC members - we need your help! We want to hear from our #alumni to share your YAC experience, how it influenced your life and help inspire future generations. If you would like to be involved, please click here - https://t.co/qaCvGJpHe6
#youth#youngrescue
CIfA and UAUK are delighted to announce the first round of accredited degree programmes under a joint initiative to recognise degrees providing skills relevant to a career in the historic environment. See https://t.co/aLsZaWBN2A for all the details
“Firefall” at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, looks like a scene from a fantasy movie. But, it is an ordinary waterfall, which is illuminated by the sunset, that gives it a fiery glow.
We ran our second YAC Steering Group recently to explore how we might develop new engagement projects and support our older YAC members thanks to funding from @HistoricEngland and @HistEnvScot. One of our young leaders, Issy, has told us all about it here: https://t.co/7HzdNgFET8