EMIAC 98 – Cancelled
East Midlands Industrial Archaeology Conference Saturday 2nd May 2020 This event has been cancelled, it is hoped that it can run in October 2020 but this is not confirmed.
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EERIAC – Postponed until 2021
East of England Regional Industrial Archaeology Conference 6th June 2020 This event has been postponed until Saturday 5th June 2021 date and location to be confirmed. More information: robin.chandler@btinternet.com
New Restoration Grant strand for small projects announced
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Council update – October 2019
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AIA Award Winners 2019
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