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Ships' Timbers

Providing Archaeology, cultural heritage and environmental activities / research in Conwy since 2013. Ships' Timbers long term aim is to open a Maritime Museum.

This is a huge task, and takes time to achieve. In the meantime, we are are using our page to let people know about the archaeology, heritage, and educational service and activities we provide in the local community. Our Social Media will provide a means for people to learn about our work, to learn about their local heritage, archaeology and related events, to contact us, or join in with current projects.

14/10/2026

An amazing discovery.

BBC News - World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

21/09/2026

This is a super opportunity. Funding is available to support 18 fully PhD studentships over four years, helping to develop the next generation of researchers working with Wales’s extraordinary cultural and natural heritage.

20/09/2026

This looks like fun! Includes a tour of the mines too.

Workshop Update – Friday 9th October 🌿

Unfortunately, the heritage willow weaving workshop planned for this Friday will no longer be going ahead.

We’ve been advised by the workshop provider that this event has had to be cancelled.

We apologise to everyone who had booked or was hoping to join us and thank you for your understanding.

Don’t worry though, we’ve got plans to welcome Rees Davies Crafts to site in the spring! 🧺

🌿 Heritage Willow Weaving Workshop 🌿

We’re excited to welcome Rees Davies Crafts to Great Orme Mines for a special willow weaving workshop with Kirsty and Ron!

🧺 Come along and try your hand at this traditional craft and make your own Bronze Age inspired basket in the historical setting of the Great Orme Mines. Price includes a self-guided tour of the Bronze Age copper mines.

Full details are on the poster.

Go North Wales

20/09/2026

Friday 30th October, 2026. Time 1pm to 4pm. A free 'drop-in' event at Conwy Culture Looks super.

18/09/2026

This looks good. An opportunity to see behind the scenes at Conwy Archives. Booking required.

Next Friday and Saturday! Don't miss your chance to see the behind-the-scenes at Conwy Archives.

Friday 25th - 10:30am - 11:30am

Saturday 26th - 10:30am - 11:30am | 11:30am - 12:30pm

To book your place email or call us:

[email protected] | 01492 577550

Visit CADW's 'Open Doors - Conwy Culture Centre' webpage for more informaiton:
https://bit.ly/46yIdHN

16/09/2026

This Friday 18th September, 2026 at Llandudno Library, Mostyn Street, Llandudno.

15/09/2026

Very interesting.

The study of the production, movement, processing and consumption of copper and bronze objects in the European Bronze Age (c. 2500–800 BC) reveals the underlying mobility and interconnectedness of Bronze Age societies. Long-distance exchange networks spanned the European Continent, and this paper ...

12/09/2026

One hundred and eighty years ago, on September 12, 1846, HMS Terror and Erebus were beset in pack ice off the northwest coast of “King William Land”. This would set the stage for unimaginable suffering, derangement, and the death of all 126 remaining men.

Relics from the Franklin Expedition, the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration

10/09/2026

More really interesting information about the Gt Orme metal working. And volunteering opportunities!

28/01/2026

Free Admission and Exhibition at Neuadd Ni (formerly Old School House), Rose Hill Street, Conwy LL32 8LD: This looks really good, and well worth a visit to see the exhibition on Saturday, 31st January, 2026, between 10am and 3pm.

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