The recently completed second dig at Burpham is the subject of an article in Sussex World. Read it here: secrets-of-a-west-sussex-village-uncovered-as-unknown-chapter-in-its-history-is-revealed
 James Sainsbury led a walk through the beautiful Clapham Woods to commemorate our recently deceased members Alan King and Chris Lane.   A busy summer season of digs has just been completed by the society:
Photographs and commentary can be found at Field Work > Current & Recent Digs.  Enjoying the sunshine, and the vibe. WAS had a stand at the wonderful Binsted Village Strawberry Fair on Sunday 21 July, taking a break from the Whitehouse dig. The Fair's 2024's guest charities, alongside Binsted Church repairs, are Bognor Regis Foodbank and Sanctuary in Chichester (helping refugees).  Littlehampton Museum is reaching out to gather your insights and experiences, as to how we can best support you to visit and engage with the museum and its collections.
Your insights are invaluable for shaping our programme, collections and policies. We'd like to hear from you about topics such as community and peers, motivations and barriers, experience and engagement, communications and content. We hope you can spare the time to share your thoughts with us. Your Participation Matters! By taking part, you will have the option to enter a draw to win £100 worth of vouchers from the Supermarket of your choice. A winner will be announced in September 2024. Please click on the links below: Online Survey - complete our survey anywhere - Takes 10–15 minutes Handwritten Survey - Takes 10–15 minutes. Online Focus Groups - A group discussion via Microsoft Teams - Takes 90 minutes Dates
In Person Focus Groups - Join a group discussion Last 90 minutes to 2 hours with breaks Dates
More information can also be found on our website: Project Time Machine | Littlehampton Museum Thank you for your support  On 16th May a Blue Plaque was unveiled at Worthing Museum commemorating our pioneering member John Pull. Details of his life and contribution to archaeology can be read on the Worthing Museum website: wtm.uk/john-pull-archaeology/ A report on the unavailing is in the June/July 24 WAS newsletter.
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