Wiltshire Finds Liaison Officer

07/10/2026

Bradford on Avon Museum Annual Lecture: Monumental Connections – Avebury in the Neolithic World

This year’s Bradford on Avon Museum annual fundraising lecture will be given on Thursday 8th October at 7.30pm (bar opens at 7pm), at St Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon.

Our speaker is Professor Josh Pollard, Professor of Archaeology at the University of Southampton, and a leading authority on the Neolithic and Bronze Age in Britain.

Tickets: £10 Bradford on Avon Museum members, £12 non-members.

Advance tickets on sale from Ex Libris bookshop in The Shambles (cash only). Tickets will also be sold on the night on the door (cash and card).

07/10/2026

I've just spoken to Museum and History Society about The Portable Antiquities Scheme. A lovely audience and lots of great questions afterwards. Thanks for inviting me! 😊

The Salisbury Museum Wiltshire Museum Museum & Art Swindon Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

01/10/2026

This was reported to Wiltshire Finds Liaison Officer and excavated by my Finds Liaison Assistants, the Assistant County Archaeologist and the finder. A fantastic find and well done to the finder for reporting it rather than digging it all up first! The talk is tonight, Thursday 1 Oct with Neil Wilkin
The Portable Antiquities Scheme

There are still tickets available for next week's Online Talk, with Neil Wilkin, the curator of the British and European Bronze Age collection at The British Museum.

Neil will be talking about the new Urchfont hoard we have been raising funds for, explaining the significance of the items and how special it is to find this Middle Bronze Age hoard of over 20 spectacular items.

*Date: Thursday 1 October
*Times: 7.30 pm
*Tickets: £10 per screen (WANHS Members £5)

You can book your ticket here:
https://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/news-articles/event/online-talk-neil-wilkin/?event_date=2026-10-01

05/09/2026

Make sure you visit The Holburne Museum in Bath for their 'Beyond Impressionism' exhibition. I have just visited, it's amazing! 😍
Hurry though, it finishes next weekend:

Beyond Impressionism is an exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

We're Hiring! 📊
Finance Officer (Part-time) – Salisbury Museum

Are you an organised, detail-focused finance professional looking for a meaningful role? We're looking for a Finance Officer to join our team at an exciting time in our development.

The Role 21 hours per week | competitive salary

You'll manage our financial operations – accounts, payroll, VAT returns, Gift Aid processing – keeping our museum running smoothly as we build on the success of our £5.1 million redevelopment.

We're Looking For
✓ Proven experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
✓ Excellent numeracy and organisational skills
✓ Knowledge of Xero, VAT and Sage HR/payroll processing
✓ Strong IT skills and attention to detail
✓ Flexible, collaborative approach

Bonus Points:
💡 Experience in the charity or heritage sector
💡 Interest in museums and local history

We Offer
🎯 21 days annual leave (rising to 25)
🎯 Pension scheme (NEST)
🎯 Flexible working hours
🎯 Part of a vibrant cultural organisation

Ready to Apply? Complete the application form in the ‘News’ section of our website: salisburymuseum.org.uk

Interviews: 19 August or 2 September 2026, rolling recruitment – apply soon!

10/08/2026

Tomorrow: Discovery Day – Barmy Burial Making! ⚰️🏺

What would you take to the afterlife? 🤔

Join us tomorrow for a fascinating dive into ancient burials! Explore the grave goods from our Wessex Gallery and get creative – design and build your own miniature burial. It's quirky, it's fun, and it's absolutely fascinating!

🕙 Tuesday 11 August, 10am – 4pm
✅ Included in admission – no booking needed, just turn up!
🖼️ Plus access to all our interactive galleries, the Escape Trail and the Creative Studio

Perfect for curious minds of all ages 🌟

18/07/2026

All set for the at The Salisbury Museum today. Come and see us, we are here all weekend 10-4pm 🗿🪙👑😎🌞
The Portable Antiquities Scheme

07/07/2026

📐 Draw like an archaeologist 🎨

This summer, learn the secrets behind professional archaeological illustration with illustrator Jemma McCardle at our Festival of Archaeology workshops.

You'll master:
✏️ Accurate measuring & recording techniques
✏️ Capturing shape, texture & detail
✏️ Professional labelling methods

Working with real artefacts from our archive, you'll create your own detailed illustration to take home.

📅 Saturday 18 July 10:30am–12 noon & 1pm–2:30pm
📅 Sunday 19 July 10:30am–12 noon

💷 Members £10 | Non-members £12
Limited to 10 per workshop Ages 14+

Book now: salisburymuseum.org.uk

Perfect for budding archaeologists, artists, and curious minds!

19/06/2026

Dear All,

*PAS Website Update-action required*

The new PAS website goes live on 6 July!

Please be aware that from this date, you will need to use your email address to log in. PAS is moving away from usernames, so your registered email address will become your new login.
To ensure you can access your account when the new site launches, please check that the email address on your PAS account is correct and up to date.
You can do this by logging into the PAS database, click on your name (user profile) and select 'edit account'
If your email address needs updating, please do this before 29 June to avoid any problems accessing your account. Thank you 😁