Ian's Insights on Sites: an archaeological miscellany
Thursday, 19 May 2022 14:47
'The Fallen: rediscovering a lost generation'
'The Fallen: rediscovering a lost generation' Ian Blair In August 2018 I wrote a short…
Saturday, 30 April 2022 13:38
I keep saying another metre and that will be it, but I said that 2m ago
‘I keep saying another metre and that will be it, but I said that 2m…
Thursday, 24 February 2022 12:59
Sunflowers and Polyspans
Sunflowers and Polyspans Written by Ian Blair Calverts Buildings, 15–23 Southwark Street, SE1 (15SKS80) Photographs…
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 14:32
‘Never trust a man with a balloon’: the aerial photography of the Guildhall amphitheatre
‘Never trust a man with a balloon’: the aerial photography of the Guildhall amphitheatre Written…
Tuesday, 05 October 2021 12:29
‘Welcome to the house of fun’
‘Welcome to the house of fun’ Written by Ian Blair The dynamics of any archaeological…
Monday, 13 September 2021 15:45
‘The Two Sues: MOLA Managing Editors par excellence’: Unsung heroes of London archaeology No. 173
‘The Two Sues: MOLA Managing Editors par excellence’: Unsung heroes of London archaeology No. 173…
Wednesday, 01 September 2021 11:32
Early on-site assessment of archaeological competency
Early on-site assessment of archaeological competency Written by Ian Blair Peter Hinton with luxuriant…
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 19:23
In memory of Gina Porter 1957 -1921
In memory of Gina Porter 1957-2021 Written by Ian Blair The last few months have…
Friday, 02 July 2021 10:50
Remembering Eric Norton
Remembering Eric Norton Written by Ian Blair1st July 2021 On Monday I returned to Eagle…
Monday, 03 May 2021 11:34
‘Please Sir, can I have some more?’
‘Please Sir, can I have some more?’ Written by Ian Blair A lovely photo…
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 12:25
The assault on St Paul’s Cathedral: or how to gain entry after midnight
The assault on St Paul’s Cathedral: or how to gain entry after midnight Written by…
Thursday, 01 April 2021 15:53
No one messes with: ‘The Management!’
No one messes with: ‘The Management!’ Written by Ian Blair The photo below shows…
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 11:05
Unsolved archaeological mysteries No. 42: ‘Could I have worked at Sutton Hoo in 1939, but have no recollection of it?’
Unsolved archaeological mysteries No. 42: ‘Could I have worked at Sutton Hoo in 1939, but…
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:58
Unsolved archaeological mysteries No.311: The mysterious disappearance of HRH Prince Charles’s wellington boots
Unsolved archaeological mysteries No. 311: The mysterious disappearance of HRH Prince Charles’s wellington boots Written…
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 13:12
‘Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves’
‘Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves’ Written by Ian Blair Late last night, whilst looking…
Sunday, 26 April 2020 14:16
Leaden Curse
Leaden Curse Written by Ian Blair Re-reading the recent ‘Heavy Metal at Regis House’ post…
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 14:45
Extended tour of duty
Extended tour of duty: From the DUA to MOLA Written by Ian Blair 31st March…
Monday, 10 February 2020 11:45
Remembering Bill McCann
Remembering Bill McCann Written by Ian Blair10 February 2020 It was sad to hear from…
Friday, 30 August 2019 20:13
Fallen Gladiator of the Guildhall
Fallen Gladiator of the Guildhall Written by Ian Blair Nick Bateman retires from MOLA today,…
Monday, 03 June 2019 14:54
'Museum of the Dispossessed' (31-05-19)
'Museum of the Dispossessed' (31-05-19) From Ian Blair 'The death of any human memory erases…
Thursday, 09 May 2019 10:55
'Damned if you do, damned if you don’t'
‘Damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ Written by Ian Blair The following comes…