Making History in Cardiff: Discovery Day

Bringing together researchers from our School of History, Archaeology and Religion, community partners and artists, and a dedicated team of local volunteers, to explore exciting histories, build skills and create opportunities for the vibrant communities of Caerau and Ely.

The first day of Making History in Cardiff on Friday 15 November, will be hosted at Caer Heritage Centre from 2-6pm exclusively for members of the Caer and Ely community to explore incredible discoveries of Cardiff’s past from the stone-age to the modern era. Experience remarkable Bronze Age artefacts from the first known house in the city, step back in time to explore the Iron-Age and get hands-on with heritage themed ancient crafts. No booking is required – just drop in.

The final day of Making History in Cardiff: Discovery Day on Saturday 16 November will be hosted at Cardiff West Community High School, next to the site of a Roman villa and Cardiff’s oldest known house dating to the Bronze Age. The day will be jam packed with family fun and interactive activities that explore the past: sample Roman foods, walk through Bronze-Age landscapes, compose medieval sagas, discover tales of witches and witch hunts, learn about oral history and co-create heritage themed art.

This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of humanities taking place 7-16 November 2024. Being Human is led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. Further information at beinghumanfestival.org

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