Beyond the label: dock house dig, homes beneath our feet

During 2021 and 2022 a community excavation took place at Piermaster's Green, Royal Albert Dock. A team of archaeologists and volunteers excavated the homes of dock masters and their families which were damaged during the Liverpool Blitz of the Second World War.

In this talk Vanessa Oakden, Curator of Regional Archaeology will unveil what secrets the excavation revealed, talk about some special visitors to the site, dive into the oral histories, and get hands on with some of the finds!

Admission to this talk is £7 and tickets can be purchased in advance below.

Image © Pete Carr

Beyond the label talks

Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert. 

Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series. 

Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!