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If you require archaeological services, please refer to our list of Registered Organisations. The following links are for organisations which may be useful to members, who provide services and/or discounts to our members. The postal addresses of these organisations can be found in our Yearbook and directory of members.
Discounts and services for CIfA members
- Above It All Photography Ltd - Specialists in oblique (aircraft based) aerial photography and elevated (ground based) mast photography. The masts are deployed from a vehicle or free standing via a tripod system which makes our kind of overhead photography particularly suited to archaeological digs.
- Advertising in CIfA's Yearbook and directory and in The Archaeologist is handled by Cathedral Communications, tel 01747 871717
- Aerial Close-up Ltd - Aerial Photography from the Ground - Specialists in low-level aerial photography for archaeologists, operating a remote control camera attached to a 20-metre telescopic mast mounted on a 4x4 on/off road vehicle.
- Suave Aerial Photographers provides aerial photography and other remote sensing data from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, with the ultimate positioning flexibility. Its UAV’s are high tech, remote-control helicopters capable of capturing ‘crystal clear’ imaging data from varied perspectives; in various forms and for varied business purposes. The company boasts 24x7 clearance into the majority of Britain’s airspace and its helicopters are capable of capturing data from 400 feet – five times higher than the ground-based alternative. Other business interests include R&D into UAV design.
Jobs and training
- Archaeology Abroad
- British Archaeological Jobs Resource (BAJR)
- Creative Choices provides tools, knowledge and networks to support the development of every individual and business in the creative industries and cultural sector. Information about careers in the Historic Environment are available under 'Cultural Heritage'.
- Training Online Resource Centre (TORC)
International bodies
- l'Association des archéologues du Québec
- European Association of Archaeologists (EAA)
- Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI)
- International Council on Monuments & Sites UK (ICOMOS-UK)
- Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS)
- Register of Professional Archaeologists (USA)
Libraries and archives
- Archives Network Wales
- British Architectural Library
- Church of England Record Centre
- London Archaeological Archive & Research Centre (LAARC)
- National Archives of Scotland
- Public Record Office (The National Archives)
Museums
- The British Museum
- Museum of London
- Museums Galleries Scotland
- National Coalmining Museum for England
- National Museum Wales/Amgueddfa Cymru
- National Museums Liverpool
- National Museums of Scotland
- Oxfordshire Museums Resource Centre
- The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
- Roman Baths Museum
- Russel-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology
- Surrey History Centre
- Winchester Museums
National organisations
For local Government archaeology contacts please see the Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO) website. We also have a list of all Historic Environment contacts in our Yearbook and directory of members.
UK wide heritage/heritage related organisations
- All-Party Parliamentary Archaeology Group (APPAG)
- Archaeology Data Service (ADS)
- Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers
- Association of Preservation Trusts (APT)
- British Academy
- British Archaeological Association
- Council for British Archaeology (CBA)
- Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers (FAME)
- Heritage Alliance
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- Museums Association
- Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
- The National Trust
- The Portable Antiquities Scheme
- The Prince's Regeneration Trust
- Rescue - the British Archaeological Trust
- Royal Archaeological Institute
- Save Britain's Heritage
- The Archaeology Forum
England
- Department for Culture Media and Sport
- Explore England's Past
- HELM (Historic Environment - Local Management)
- Historic England
- Ministry of Justice
- Pastscape
- Society of Antiquaries of London
- Victoria County History
Northern Ireland
Scotland
- Archaeology Scotland
- Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS)
- Historic Burghs Association of Scotland
- Historic Scotland
- The National Trust for Scotland
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
- Royal Incorporation of architects in Scotland (RIAS)
- Scottish Civic Trust
- Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Scottish Redundant Churches Trust
- Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
- Treasure Trove Unit (TTU)
Wales
- Ancient Monuments Advisory Board for Wales
- Cadw
- Historic Buildings Advisory Council for Wales
- National Assembly for Wales
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW)
Related Industries
- Construction Skills
- Civil Engineering Contractors Association
- The Civic Voice
- Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
- Countryside Agency
- Countryside Council for Wales
- Environment Agency
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Highways Agency
- Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Local Government Association
- Natural England
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Professional Associations Research Network (PARN)
- Prospect
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Town and County Planning Association (TCPA)
Specialist Societies and Associations
- Association for Environmental Archaeology (AEA)
- Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA)
- Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings
- Association for Roman Archaeology
- The Battlefields Trust
- Garden History Society
- Georgian group
- Historic Gardens Foundation
- Historic Houses Association
- Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
- London Parks & Gardens Trust
- Manx National Heritage
- Maritime & Coastguard Agency (receiver of wreck)
- Medieval Pottery Research Group
- The National Association of Mining History Organisations (NAMHO)
- Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Scotland
- Society of Museum Archaeologists
- Study Group for Roman Pottery
- Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG)
- Twentieth Century Society
- Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG)
- Victorian Society
Ecclesiastically focused organisations
- Association of Diocesan & Cathedral Archaeologists
- The Churches Conservation Trust
- Church of England
- Church Monuments Society
- Historic Chapels Trust
- National Churches Trust
- Scottish Churches Architectural Trust
- Society for Church Archaeology
Publications
- Antiquity
- Archaeological Prospection
- British Archaeology
- British Archaeological Reports
- Current Archaeology
- Informing the Future of the Past
- London Archaeologist
Other organisations
University departments
For a complete list please visit the Universities and Colleges Admissions Servics (UCAS).
- Queen's University Belfast
- Bournemouth University
- Bradford University
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- Cardiff University
- Cranfield University
- University of Durham
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- University of Kent
- University of Leicester
- University of Liverpool
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- Orkney College
- University of Oxford
- University of Reading
- University of Sheffield
- University of Southampton
- University College London
- University of Wales Trinity St David
- University of Winchester, Winchester
- Wetland Archaeology & Environments Centre (University of Hull)
- University of York
