27th August 2012, 09:35 AM
Dino really encapsulates my views as well. I well remember the pointlessness of watching a parking meter being dug near a scheduled site. But it cost the company plenty for our presence. pointless. I remember well the times when the public were welcome, but now excluded (even teh Richard III dig - on council land (carpark... has this statement from the council ---
a depressing myopic view of the future. where the past is controlled and drip fed to people via complex web based systems that require login, payments and a degree in terminology. What happened?
If I had a vote.. I would return to Local Units.. to Volunteers included in digs. In removal of daft ideologies regarding what should be examined - and central funds for work.
Quote:Visitors are not able to view the dig once it commences, as it is taking place at an operational council area and is not publicly accessible. In addition, the possibility of finding human remains requires maintaining a 'clean site'.operation council area --- aka car park. I am more than capable of coping with this dangerous and operational area... Gaaah Place barriers up to ensure we have no connection to people.
a depressing myopic view of the future. where the past is controlled and drip fed to people via complex web based systems that require login, payments and a degree in terminology. What happened?
If I had a vote.. I would return to Local Units.. to Volunteers included in digs. In removal of daft ideologies regarding what should be examined - and central funds for work.