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New Forest Archaeology retweeted
We said a sad farewell today in Winchester to the (probable) Iron Age Currency bar, identified on here by Hilde at @NewForestArch after I picked it up at Calshot. It has to be photographed by Finds Officer Alexei and the pics sent to the British Museum for identification 👋😢
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
This week is #mentalhealthawarenessweek2023, and we're noting resources that show how important #heritage is for wellbeing.
Our report Heritage, Health and Wellbeing outlines case studies of heritage sites having positive impacts on mental health: bitly.ws/EGUD 1/3
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
Saturday 29th April 2023, 10-4
Second Hand Book Fair
at Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7RY
As well as 1000s of books, printed ephemera and maps, our very popular book binder and restorer Darren is in attendance!
#newforest #hampshire #lyndhurst #bookbinding #bookbinder
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
Only 5 tickets left for the talk on Friday at East Boldre, New Forest. Author Joanna Foat on the Women's Land Army & Timber Corps that worked Britain's forests in WW2 ➜ nfhwa.org/events/
All proceeds go towards the regeneration project of the WW1 airfield building / hall.
Come and meet the Archaeology Team at the Volunteer Fair in Brockenhurst today! We are offering both outdoors and desk-based volunteering opportunities👇
🙌🏼 It's today!! Head to the FREE #NewForest Volunteer Fair at Brockenhurst Village Hall any time between 10.30am and 4pm.
Find out more about opportunities in history, culture, wildlife, arts, conservation and communities.
See you there!
newforestnpa.gov.uk/communit…
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
🙌🏼 It's today!! Head to the FREE #NewForest Volunteer Fair at Brockenhurst Village Hall any time between 10.30am and 4pm.
Find out more about opportunities in history, culture, wildlife, arts, conservation and communities.
See you there!
newforestnpa.gov.uk/communit…
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
The ancient land of the New Forest has myths and folklore in abundance.
Have you heard about the New Forest Coven of Witches who danced naked in the woods, casting a spell on Hitler so he would not invade Britain in WW2?
Me neither until this week.
Thread 🧙♀️🌲
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New Forest Archaeology retweeted
Just discovered this tweet. Check out the woven brash used to reinforce the trench.
In 1918 and 1919, the War Dog Training School near Lyndhurst accommodated 200 dogs which were trained to carry messages under battle conditions. It is still possible to find echoes of the trenches used on the open heathland today.
nfknowledge.org/contribution…
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
These rare colour photos from 1942 show Churchill tanks on a training exercise on Wilverley Plain and Longslade Bottom.
The #NewForest played an important role in both World Wars. For videos, pics and memories of the wartime Forest, visit nfknowledge.org/
#Tank
#WW2
In 1918 and 1919, the War Dog Training School near Lyndhurst accommodated 200 dogs which were trained to carry messages under battle conditions. It is still possible to find echoes of the trenches used on the open heathland today.
nfknowledge.org/contribution…
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
The #New Forest was home to hundreds of Italian and German prisoners of war during and after #WW2. Nothing remains of Setley POW camp, but this video shows it digitally reconstructed with 3D modelling.
nfknowledge.org/
youtu.be/91cbjb16X1Y
#WeWillRememberThem
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
Thousands of Indian troops were based in temporary camps in the #NewForest during the #FirstWorldWar. Here they trained with new equipment and tactics before leaving for the #WesternFront.
nfknowledge.org/
#GreatWar
#WW1
CTRL-New Forest Centre
Imperial War Museum
New Forest Archaeology retweeted
The New Forest played an important role in both World Wars.
To see the archive of videos, pictures and first-hand memories of the wartime Forest, visit New Forest Knowledge: nfknowledge.org/
#NewForest
#LeastWeForget
#WeWillRememberThem
#WW1
#WW2
#GreatWar
Looking for something to take your mind off things? Try these fabulous #mindfulness colouring in posters from @EnglishHeritage . english-heritage.org.uk/memb…
Some of our followers may recall the request for help finding the ‘Brenda’ tree, a tree with “Brenda” engraved into the bark. The power of the internet and local help has meant that the tree has been found. We will now add it to our Tree Graffiti record: newforestnpa.gov.uk/tree-gra…
Friends of the New Forest Airfields (FONFA) memorial service for the New Forest Airfields and @RAFBBMF flypast. Also marking the 20 years since the New Forest Airfields Memorial at Bransgore was erected. @NewForestNPA
Living History Event Rockbourne Roman Villa @HCTRoman 6 - 7 Aug. Celebrating 80 years since the discovery of the site. Meet Saxon Warriors and Roman Soldiers, learn about the site's Iron Age past, take a tour, lots of craft activities for children. hampshireculture.org.uk/even…
As darkness falls at Rockbourne Roman Villa @HCTRoman on Saturday evening, 6 Aug, visitors will have the exclusive chance to join the warriors of Herigeas Hundas around the fire for a night of feast, music and storytelling.
hampshireculture.org.uk/even…
We’ve had a few postcards send to us from Australia! 1st Volunteer Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, F company (Abingdon), Beaulieu camp 1907. Thanks to Terry Baker for sending them to us. @NFKnowledge nfknowledge.org/contribution…
Nominate your favourite building or feature for the @NewForestNPA Local List.
Do you know of a building or feature in the landscape that adds character to its location and deserves protecting? Help us expand our New Forest Local List.
Nominate at: newforestnpa.gov.uk/local-li…
