The Thames Discovery Programme
Apr 06, 2009 by Andrew Dufton
Over the next three years, the archaeologists from the Heritage Lottery funded Thames Discovery Programme will survey 20 archaeological sites along the tidal Thames. L – P : Archaeology’s Digital Department are working closely with the TDP to develop and implement an ambitious digital outreach project and to ensure the digital resource is sustainable for future generations.
The River Thames is the longest open-air archaeological site in London, and much of the foreshore is freely accessible to the public. Building on the initiatives pioneered by the Museum of London’s Thames Archaeological Survey (1993-1999), the Thames Discovery Programme aims to communicate an understanding and enjoyment of the historic Thames to the widest possible audience.
Evolving from the model used at the Prescot Street Excavations, L – P are creating an extensive online resource for the archaeology of the foreshore of the River Thames.
The web-based interface of ARK has proven essential for the seamless integration of recorded data with the rest of the digital project. Furthermore the multi-user environment supported in ARK is essential when dealing with multiple community groups, allowing members of the public to upload their own records of archaeological features.
| Client: | Thames Discovery Programme, Thames Estuary Partnership, UCL Environment Institute |
| Site: | Thames Foreshore |
| Development type: | Community Outreach |