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 Highgate Wood N10 3JN
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Alderman and Sheriff, Gregory Jones KC, has been elected as Chair of our Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Committee – the decision-making body for some of London’s most iconic open spaces. 🌳🍃 bit.ly/3Hkg1zf @CityCorpHeath @ColHighgateWood @CoLQueensPark
Alderman and Sheriff Gregory Jones KC (right) pictured with William Upton KC (left)

ALT Alderman and Sheriff Gregory Jones KC (right) pictured with William Upton KC (left)

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In the past, there were more springs and streams in Highgate Wood than there are today. This was one of the reasons why the Roman-era potters chose this location. Visit the temporary Roman kiln exhibition to find out more!🏺🔥 Image courtesy of C. Blaney
Stream near the kiln site

ALT Stream near the kiln site

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Today is the day when the ancient Roman kiln makes its long-awaited return to #HighgateWood as part of the #Community #Heritage Day (Sunday 1 September 2024, 11am-4pm)! More-> shorturl.at/kS831 @cityoflondon @ColHighgateWood @HighgateRoman @BruceCastleMus @FiringLondon 🔥
The ancient Roman kiln in the Information Hut/temporary exhibition in Highgate Wood.

ALT The ancient Roman kiln in the Information Hut/temporary exhibition in Highgate Wood.

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Throwback to the Haringey Potter Project 2010 🏺🔥 Join us on Sunday 1st September, 2024, at @ @colhighgatewood Community Heritage Day for a live firing of a replica Roman kiln built by @Pottedhistory (more info on pinned post) Image courtesy of the Highgate Roman Kiln Project
Kiln construction in Highgate Wood for the Haringey Potters project in 2010.

ALT Kiln construction in Highgate Wood for the Haringey Potters project in 2010.

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We are pleased to have recently launched Firing London’s Imagination & @TurningEarthUK structured work experience. On day one, students learnt about the history of the Roman pottery production in Highgate Wood and the science behind potting! 🏺 🔥
Students completing a sorting activity for Roman pottery fragments.

ALT Students completing a sorting activity for Roman pottery fragments.

Students handling clay.

ALT Students handling clay.

Student cutting clay.

ALT Student cutting clay.

Clay pots on a shelf.

ALT Clay pots on a shelf.

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Image from Firing London's Imagination (@FiringLondon)
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Behind-the-scenes of the Kiln 2 restoration process so far! 🎬🏺 🔥 Image courtesy of Ned Scharer
Kiln pieces together inside a wooden circular outline.

ALT Kiln pieces together inside a wooden circular outline.

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Update on the Kiln 2 restoration journey 🏺 🔥 Check out the latest update pictures, which capture the incredible restoration journey of Kiln 2 so far! Images courtesy of Ned Scharer
Two people unloading boxes out of a van.

ALT Two people unloading boxes out of a van.

A wood cut-out of kiln 2’s base which is on top of a blue tarpaulin.

ALT A wood cut-out of kiln 2’s base which is on top of a blue tarpaulin.

Kiln pieces on a wooden board with wheels.

ALT Kiln pieces on a wooden board with wheels.

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Before and After 🏺🔥 From 1966 to 1974, archaeologists and local volunteers discovered pottery kilns dating back to AD 50–160. This year, Kiln 2 will be returning to @ColHighgateWood , where it will be exhibited in the current information centre. Image courtesy of H.Sheldon
Excavation in Highgate Wood around 1968.

ALT Excavation in Highgate Wood around 1968.

A group of trees in the woods with blue skies and some clouds.

ALT A group of trees in the woods with blue skies and some clouds.

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📣 Join our team! We are looking for 2x Operative Rangers at Queen's Park. More info below. ➡️ Operative Ranger - bit.ly/qp-operative-ranger ➡️ Operative Ranger (Farm) - bit.ly/qp-operative-ranger-f… Closing date for applications Friday 1 March.
Image from Queen's Park Official (@CoLQueensPark)
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We're celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with 181 people kickstarting their careers across the organisation in a diverse range of jobs. We have supported the career development of 538 people through apprenticeships since 2017. Join us throughout the week as we explore apprenticeships, including with posts by and featuring our own apprentices who are keen to encourage others to find out more. #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cit…
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A new report has revealed that our network of parks, gardens and open spaces are worth £282.6m each year in benefits to society. These include places like Epping Forest and Hampstead Heath which make up 60% of the 11,000 acres we own and manage across London and the southeast ➡️ loom.ly/gae9Tg0 @Nat_Cap_Sol
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Head down to the information centre in @ColHighgateWood , where you can view a replica Romano-British pot that was made using clay from the Claygate beds. 🏺🔥
A black pot sitting on a white base.

ALT A black pot sitting on a white base.

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Amber warning of wind affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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