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Welcome to the MOLA blog. Explore our latest news, discoveries, stories and content. Our blog posts are created by archaeologists and specialists from across the organisation and cover a range of fascinating and informative topics. Browse our posts using the tags, join in the discussion and share with your network.

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How Unified Training Initiatives are Filling Two Sector Skills Gaps at Once

MOLA team
01.11.2019

We recently hosted an event in the spectacular surroundings of the Old Bailey, we heard from Holly Price, Training and Development Director at Keltbray, who spokeabout how Keltbray is helping to fill the skills shortage across the sector and giving people who may be struggling to move beyond entry level roles the chance to advance their careers.

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A 360° look at an 18th Century Kiln from the Boar’s Head Excavation Site

MOLA team
28.10.2019

Our excavation of the site of the Boar's Head Playhouse for Unite Students has led to some fascinating discoveries, including an 18th Century kiln, which was used to make clay pipes. Our Geomatics team have put together a 360° view of the kiln.

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Excavation of Shakespearean-era ‘theatre pub’ The Boar’s Head Playhouse begins

MOLA team
25.09.2019

We have begun excavations of The Boar’s Head Playhouse in Whitechapel, London, in advance of construction of new student housing by Unite Students.

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A boot thrown from a plane? Unusual find at Kenley Revival Project community dig

Will Rathouse
25.09.2019

Excavations carried out as part of the Kenley Revival Project community dig uncovered the toe and heel piece of an old boot. In this blog, Will Rathouse shares what research has revealed about a possible amusing incident in its past...

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My week learning to be a buildings archaeologist

Audrie
25.09.2019

19-year-old Thurrock resident Audrie shares her experiences and highlights of a week spent learning about built heritage recording from our team.

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