A Discovery Circle for those interested in Archaeology
Details of the next meetings:
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 1pm:
The Circle will meet at the ticket sales areas of the Jewry Wall Museum at 1pm to enter as a group for a tour led by a Circle member.
Friday, 2 October 2026, 1pm:
The Exhibition Visitors are viewing the exhibition: Walking Through Time: Fifty Years of Leicestershire Fieldworkers at Market Harborough Museum and invite the Archaeology Discovery Circle to join in. Full details on the Exhibition Visitors page.
More about this Circle
The Archaeology Discovery Circle is a reimagining of the Vaughan Archaeological and Historical Society that was founded by W. G. Hoskins. The purpose of the group is to explore archaeology and at times to visit sites and museums inclusive of Leicestershire and Rutland.
Timing of Meetings
The Circle meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
The Circle is facilitated by Dr Ulla Rajala
Ground Rules
1. We take turns preparing for meetings and share the chairing of it. This includes sharing the pre-meeting research and any admin that is required.
2. We try to make meetings accessible where possible and we will make people aware beforehand of any issues.
3. We welcome people for just one or two meetings.
4. We encourage all circle members to contribute while avoiding putting someone on the spot.
5. We show respect for others’ viewpoints but we do not tolerate racism or other forms of discrimination.
6. We do risk assessment where appropriate (site visits).
7. We remind each other of health and safety and look out for each other during the meetings.
8. The meetings are for adults 18+ except when the children are accompanied by a responsible adult. The site visits are as the site rules state.
9. If somebody comes up with extra costs when leading a visit, these are to be covered by the individual.
10. If there is an entrance fee or transport costs, these are to be covered by the individual.
Past Meetings
Tuesday, 25 August 2026: The Circle met in the Jewry Wall Museum cafe to discuss the Circle’s ground rules and share knowledge on Jewry Wall and Kathleen Kenyon.
The founding meeting was on Tuesday July 28 in the cafeteria of the Jewry Wall Museum in Leicester.