Modern archaeological investigation relies on a range of interdisciplinary techniques to be effective. The Cold War is one such example where site recording, personal accounts and surviving documentation all play a part in providing the narrative of this secret period.
These sessions are fully illustrated and contemporary material will be available for inspection during the sessions.
Dr Bob Clarke is a recognised expert in the field of Cold War archaeology and has published widely on the subject.
Starts Wednesday 26 September 7- 9pm (please note change of date), the first of seven evening sessions (with a break for half-term – no session on Wednesday 31 October).
1. Beginnings
2. Britain in the early 50s – technology and the A-bomb
3. The H-bomb and Government self-preservation.
4. Civil Defence – why is a Green Goddess green?
5. The Royal Observer Corps
6. Americans
7. Endgame – walls come tumbling down
Plus a field trip to a site: TBA
£70 (£50 WANHS members). Booking essential.
http://www.academia.edu/10130098/An_Early_Cold_War_structure_in_Wiltshire
http://www.academia.edu/31859473/Cold_Comfort_Wiltshires_preparation_for_the_nuclear_winter