Until December 2018 JOHN A. DAVIES was Chief Curator for Norfolk Museums Service (NMS), member of the Senior Management Team and Keeper of Archaeology. Prior to retiring, he was Project Director (at NMS) for the major project to re-develop the historic Norman Keep at Norwich Castle – the largest museum heritage project in the UK. He previously led the Interreg European project ‘Norman Connections’, linking historic sites in Normandy and southern England.
“I grew up with a fascination for the past, through the abundant archaeological remains near my childhood home in Kent. I spent much time in my youth wandering through London’s museums and galleries, linking my love of archaeology and the arts. In later years, I realised that museums presented the best way of communicating archaeology to the public. This has especially been the case in Norfolk, where professionals have always worked closely with the public – the people who actually make most of the important archaeological discoveries!”
“The study of archaeology at university allowed me to research and attempt to answer questions about our distant ancestors. And I was always inspired by the wonderfully recreated world of ancient Rome depicted in the Asterix cartoons!”
John has worked as an archaeologist in Norfolk since 1984 and is a highly experienced museum professional of over 30 years.
