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Posting our 2025/2026 talks programme - we are of course half way through it but it may be a useful reminder now that it is the new year. Check out our site for more details.

Our next talk, 13th January 2026 (This is a virtual event on Zoom)

Another section of the town walls, Back Of The Walls, taken by SAS Twitter Admin

Looking up at Holyrood church tower, taken by SAS twitter admin

Our Christmas social (for members and their guests), 9th December 2025

SAS Twitter Admin saw some of the amazing pieces from the special collections of SCC Art Gallery at the exhibition before the renovation closure, such as this highlight - Allegretto Nunzi, 'The Coronation of the Virgin', 1360. Not archaeological of course, but heritage!

Our next lecture, 11th November 2025

Our next lecture - and presidential address - 14th October 2025

Late Roman sarcophagus, Arles Museum, from SAS Twitter Admin's photo albums

SAS Twitter Admin just said hi to King Alf in Winchester again

Our next lecture, 9th September 2025

My coin finds from today! 😅👍 #metaldetecting

Interior of Holyrood church, taken by SAS twitter admin

No. 165 - 168 High Street, taken by SAS twitter admin

Late Roman ridge helmet, Aquincum Museum, Budapest, Hungary, from SAS Twitter Admin's photo albums

Romanesque column capitals, 12th/13th century, Church of St. Trophime, Arles, from SAS Twitter Admin's photo albums

At the Back Of The Walls, taken by SAS Twitter Admin

'Saxon Column' artwork by Rachel Fenner, just opposite the main entrance to City College Southampton, Northam/St Marys, referencing the Anglo-Saxon settlement in the area, Hawmic, taken by SAS twitter admin

Lower canal walk, taken by SAS twitter admin