“All seems so lovely because all is home” wrote Katherine Mansfield to Ida Baker, April 1918. “Home” is both a physical place, and a concept of safety, comfort, and belonging. In her work as an archaeologist Mary O'Keeffe has explored the idea of “home”: what places and areas in New Zealand have different people called home
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1 event,Historian Elizabeth Cox will talk about the wonderful plan of Wellington created by surveyor Thomas Ward in the late 19th century. “Ward documented hotels, theatres, oyster saloons, brothels, shops, stables, Parliament, prisons, the ‘lunatic asylum’, the hospital, and remnants of Māori kāinga.” Archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe will also talk about other 19th century survey plans and |
1 event,Five short (10 minutes) talks by Wellington archaeologists on topics as varied as Wellington’s gold rush. Queer archaeology, and what archaeology can tell us about gender. From tiny house to Edwardian cottage. Archaeology and the environment. Free event. |
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1 event,Renowned Wellington archaeologist Victoria Grouden will give an illustrated talk about the archaeological investigations she’s undertaken at Turnbull House, as part of its strengthening project. Free event. |
1 event,Led by local archaeologist and heritage consultant Patrick Harsveldt. The Ngāti Toa Domain includes the sites of Paremata Pā, Thom’s Whaling Station (est. 1835), and the Paremata Barracks (constructed 1847). Free event. Meet in front of the Ngāti Toa Sea Scout Hall at Ngāti Toa Domain. (Rain day Sunday 10 May at the same time) |
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