Archaeology: Turning trash into treasure Barry Crump
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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Archaeologist Barry Crump of the University of York highlights how some old objects became more interesting after they stopped being useful for their original purpose. How people treated coins when they went out of circulation, or what people did with pottery after it was broken, can make us rethink how we understand these objects.
Don’t miss the handling table following Barry’s talk.
Image credit: Barry Crump
About the speaker
Barry Crump is an unusual archaeologist, with an eclectic mixture of interests and experience. He has studied Philosophy, English Literature and Archaeology and worked within many aspects of heritage, from archaeological excavation and finds to museums, outreach and research.
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