London Area Group

What we represent

We represent the interests of London’s historic environment, and those who study and care for it.

We have a deep understanding of London’s historic environment, and the nature of heritage in this area.

Our role

The role of the IfA London Group is

• to make IfA’s services relevant to London-based members
• to act as a focus for IfA members interested in, or working in, London
• to promote London archaeology positively within the structure of our profession
• to ensure that the needs of London’s archaeology are fully integrated into IfA activities
• to advise Council and staff in the provision of direct support for London archaeologists’ needs
• to work with other London-based groups and publications for the greater benefit of all stakeholders

Benefits

• newsletter
• events – seminars, meetings and workshops on a variety of relevant topics, at a variety of venues
• training – short courses focusing on the complexities of urban archaeology
• website

The Committee

Officers

• Rob Whytehead, Hon. Chair
• Geoff Morley, Hon. Secretary
• Roy Stephenson, Hon. Treasurer

Ordinary members of the Committee

• David Abell
• Gary Brown
• William Filmer-Sankey
• Richard Meager
• Laura Schaaf
• Jane Sidell
• John Brown
• Christopher Constable

Forthcoming events

• 2011 AGM - 21 September (TBC)

Newsletters and minutes

• Newslettter number 2
• Newsletter number 1
• AGM minutes 2010

How to join

Membership is free to IfA members (£10 for non-members). To join, please contact the IfA office at

Institute for Archaeologists SHES, University of Reading Whiteknights, PO Box 227 Reading, RG6 6AB

Tel: 0118 378 6446
email: groups@archaeologists.net or Robert.whytehead@english-heritage.org.uk