Members of the trust were welcomed by the Stamford Bridge Heritage Society yesterday to run a pop-up museum in the Village Hall. The exhibition showcased some of our most intriguing artefacts, including Viking age axe heads, Roman ceramics, and prehistoric hand tools. In addition to these, the fold-up boards told the story of the Pocklington chariot burial, a find of national significance.
The stall proved to be very popular and we attracted plenty of attention. Locals and those from further away showed great interest in our work and asked some thought-provoking questions around archaeological theory, artefacts, and what the Trust is seeking to achieve. It was uplifting to hear support from so many attendees.
The exhibitions and desks set up by other groups – including the Southburn Archaeological Museum and the Stamford Bridge Heritage Society – were fantastic. Southburn Archaeological Museum’s stall featured plenty of activities for children and adults, and they saw much engagement throughout the event. Their volunteers showed fantastic passion for their museum. Stamford Bridge Heritage Society’s exhibition was enthralling. On display were plenty of fascinating artefacts and hands on experiences for children. Perhaps most engaging were the ladies weaving yarn, wearing Viking clothing, and surrounded by sheepskins.
A wonderful day was had by all, and the Trust looks forward to another collaborative event. The passion shared between the groups for our local heritage was wonderful to see and gives us much hope for the future.
