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It's volunteers week! 🥰 We're very lucky to have amazing volunteers - we just wouldn’t be able to do what we do without ...
05/06/2026

It's volunteers week! 🥰 We're very lucky to have amazing volunteers - we just wouldn’t be able to do
what we do without them. In this pic some of our very knowledgeable volunteers are supporting the Community Engagement team at an open day - talking to people about in Broadway. To all our volunteers we want to say a big 🎉 THANK YOU!!! 🎉 for all that you do!

We are very excited 🎉to be taking part in this event at the Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich. Come and learn how to invest...
02/06/2026

We are very excited 🎉to be taking part in this event at the Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich. Come and learn how to investigate the history of where you live.
Places are going fast, so book now to avoid disppointment!
📆Mon 15 June
🕰1:00-3:30pm
💰Free
With Willow Court Farmhouse Droitwich
🔗https://wmht.org.uk/introduction-to-local-history-research/

29/05/2026

POV: you spend your days uncovering the past with Worcestershire Archaeology 🏺

While digitising Worcestershire Wills as part of our project with Ancestry we spotted something unexpected… 🐾These anima...
27/05/2026

While digitising Worcestershire Wills as part of our project with Ancestry we spotted something unexpected… 🐾

These animal footprints were left on an original document — a small but fascinating reminder that archives have stories beyond the written word.

What animal do you think made these tracks?

Let us know below 👇

Don't forget next Wed 27 May is our Local Studies Book Club. This session won't be led by anyone from our team, it will ...
24/05/2026

Don't forget next Wed 27 May is our Local Studies Book Club. This session won't be led by anyone from our team, it will be 'un-hosted' so check out the event info on our website where you can find a handy guide to get the most out of the session!

After an incredible 38 years with Worcestershire Archaeology, our Senior Archaeological Illustrator Laura Templeton is r...
22/05/2026

After an incredible 38 years with Worcestershire Archaeology, our Senior Archaeological Illustrator Laura Templeton is retiring.

Laura’s talent has shaped countless projects and publications, helping generations of people connect with the past through her beautiful illustrations.

Thank you, Laura. Everyone at Explore the Past wishes you the very best for your retirement and the exciting adventures ahead! 🎉

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