OUR POSTER BY JAMES MILNE
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In Memory of Glenys Silverson and her Involvement in the Discovery of the Newport Ship
In Memory of Glenys Silverson and her Involvement in the Discovery of the Newport Ship When it came to my Mum and myself, the saying about apples not falling from the tree could not have been truer. My inspiration for pursuing a career as a Museum Curator has its origins in all those family holidays and trips where, as a family, we would immerse ourselves in culture and heritage. That is why it came as absolutely no surprise to me that when the Newport Medieval Ship was found during an excavation back in 2002, my Mum Glenys Silverson was immediately enthused by and engaged with this archaeological discovery. I was working as a Curator for the Isle of Wight Museum Service and I remember the night my Mum telephoned to tell me about what archaeologists had just found in Newport. Mum was really excited about the discovery and was adamant that this heritage be preserved for Newport. She was quick to put me to work and knowing that at that time I was working with a Conservator ...
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