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‘I went to Rome and all I got you was this stylus!’ Rare inscribed Roman writing implement discovered beneath Bloomberg’s European HQ goes on display

MOLA team
28.07.2019

A unique Roman stylus, with the most elaborate and expressive inscription of its kind is set to go on display for the first time.

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Online Storymap explores the archaeology of Borough Hill

MOLA team
24.07.2019

Take a scroll through our ArcGIS Storymap of Borough Hill to explore its history from the Palaeolithic to the present day.

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A walk through Digbeth’s history

MOLA Headland team
22.07.2019

As archaeological excavations of Park Street burial ground for HS2 come to a close, MOLA Headland Community Engagement Officer, Andy Sherman, explores the hidden historical treasures of the immediate area in this blog.

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Geophysical survey uncovers new possibilities for the structure of Fotheringhay Castle

Steve Parry
18.07.2019

A new survey undertaken by our MOLA Northampton team on behalf of the Castle Studies Trust has revealed new details about how Fotheringhay Castle near Peterborough may have developed from a small motte and bailey into the favoured seat of generations of royalty.

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Winning hearts and minds in favour of well-planned economic and housing growth

Tony Curtis
15.07.2019

Sustained economic growth and building enough houses to meet demand are critical to the country’s future. Yet proposals for growth are so often met with fierce local opposition and resultant indecision. Professor Tony Curtis, considers this and what can be done to smooth the way for much needed housing development.

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