Mapping the Past: From Ordnance Survey to Time Team
Stewart Ainsworth is a very familiar face to all fans of Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’. For over 20 years, he has been the programme’s resident landscape archaeologist, affectionately known as their ‘lumps and bumps’ man. In this talk, Stewart is going to reflect not only on the importance of archaeology and heritage but also on his long and prestigious career that spans Ordinance Survey and Historic England as well as television.
Speaker: Stewart Ainsworth (Public Archaeologist / University of Chester)
Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025, 6:00pm
Venue: Wheeler Building, Chester Lecture Theatre CRV 139.
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Contact person and contact details
Tim Grady, Institute Director – t.grady@chester.ac.uk
Sue Bright, Institute Admin Assistant –s.bright@chester.ac.uk
How to get there
Access is via main Wheeler Building reception, located in the centre of Chester on Castle Drive by the River Dee. It is accessible via the M53, A55, A483, A51 and A41, and public transport from the city centre.
Cycling
There are cycle shelters at Queen’s Park which are marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University location maps.
Public Transport
Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk from Wheeler and the Arriva 1 and 11 run frequent services that stop within a short walking distance. The Arrowebrook Coaches 26 also stops nearby. Parking is not available for students at Wheeler, however, all three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to the site.
Parking
For alternative car parks, including the nearby Little Roodee, see the Cheshire West and Chester Council website.