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Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail - Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail - Crossrail Archaeology Museum

Videos are well worth looking at. Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail - Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail - Crossrail Archaeology Museum

The Elizabethan Court Day by Day - Folgerpedia

This is an amazing resource which gives a day to day account of Queen Elizabeth's reign compiled by: Marion Colthorpe’s The Elizabethan Court Day b y Day , published online in May and hosted by Folgerpedia The Elizabethan Court Day by Day - Folgerpedia

Atlas of Hillforts

Just published  Atlas of Hillforts and to go on a walking tour: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/aug/07/walking-ancient-hillforts-wiltshire-downs-england-atlas-of-hillforts?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+main+NEW+H+categories&utm_term=238419&subid=1563368&CMP=EMCNEWEML6619I2

Going underground: London’s new Postal Museum and subterranean mail train | Travel | The Guardian

Reopened museum in Clerkenwell. Going underground: London’s new Postal Museum and subterranean mail train | Travel | The Guardian

Story boards and the past

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Story Boards examples from the Past Story boards began as a tool for film makers but are now being used by a range of design disciplines. At CSM we use them extensively for the MA for Narrative Environments.  My question was are there any example from the past which might be useful for my students to consider.  These are my examples: Bayeaux tapestry The tapestry moves through time and space with a clear narrative. Different narrative layers are used. Simple conventions make it easier to read – the English for example have moustaches while the Normans have pudding basin hairstyles. Text is limited to crucial identification of leading characters. Places are not spelt out though can be identified by those who know by context and form.It is linear and has beautiful clarity. The top and bottom strips allow additional information often decorative but often individual stories or symbols. The following shows a scrolling video of the Tapestry:   https://www.youtube.com/w