Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC+01:00

Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG Liverpool, United Kingdom | Liverpool

Museum of Liverpool
Publisher/HostMuseum of Liverpool
Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics
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Pottery fragments are some of the most common finds in archaeology and the excavations from the Manchester Dock are no exception. Piece together the history of these objects from their manufacture to their ill-fated journey to the docks, and how some of them have been reimagined into contemporary art in National Museums Liverpool's smallest venue, the Hartley Hut.
Elsa Price, Lead Curator of Archaeology, uncovers the stories that shards of pottery can tell us about life in the past.
There are 30 tickets available for this event.
Tickets cost £7 and will go on sale 60 days before the event via the booking link on this page.

Beyond the label talks
Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert.
Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series.
Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!

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