Essex Archeaology Conference at the Essex Record Office
Essex County Council's Place Services are hosting the conference at the Essex Record Office and are working in partnership with The Essex Society for Archaeology and History.
Place Services are working in partnership with The Essex Society for Archaeology and History, who will be funding the publication of the conference.
There will be 14 talks on a variety of subjects throughout the day, as well as opportunities to view stands of archaeological organisations in the breakout rooms. For full details, please view the conference brochure.
Tickets for the conference are £40.00 per person and are now available to book via the Conservation Courses page.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided as part of the ticket price. Details of the menus available can be found in the conference brochure.
There will be an opportunity to view stands of various organisations in the breakout rooms during the breaks.
For talk details and the lunch menu, please click here to view the full event programme.
Book your place by Saturday 19 September.
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