Silchester 2007

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Remember this? Digging a well in 2007....always a nice surprise at the bottom!

I cannot believe that the last season at "Insula IX" is almost upon us; it feels as though it has been around for a lifetime even though we are only now coming into the 18th season!!

I realised the other day that I have been at Silchester in one capacity or another for the last 7 years and have taken many fantastic memories away with me. So many spring to mind right now but there are two in particular that really stand out for me.

First of all would be my experience during my first season back in 2007. My first real taste of field archaeology felt like something of a homecoming for me and I have thoroughly enjoyed expanding my knowledge and skills over the last several years; even though I may not have the opportunity to excavate as much anymore I fully intend to keep my skills sharp and participate in excavations when I can. I also wish to thank both yourself and the project for the support you gave me whilst I was fundraising for my trip to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro later that same year.

Secondly would be the opportunity you gave me to work as a member of staff during the 2012 season. I still view this time as one of the key experiences which helped me get my first commercial job with OA South. Working with Jim and Rob really helped me to develop further and built my confidence so that I no longer second guessed my own decisions.


Mark Fussey, TownLifer 2007