Report by James Franklin , Reporter Thursday, August 9, 2012
WESTON Museum has been transformed into an archaeological dig
pit in a bid to inspire youngsters about our past. The
Burlington Street museum will hold its Big Dig event every week
day until August 21, with an exhibition teaching children about
archaeology and history. The event, the brainchild of
Bournemouth University student and museum volunteer Shauni
Brocklesby, features a large sand pit containing treasures for
children to dig up. They are also being taught how to write
their names using Viking runes and Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Museum supervisor Adam Brown said: “We are really hoping that
this will plant seeds of interest into children and advance
their understanding about this amazing subject.”