"Abysmal Act of Cultural Vandalism": Sheffield Uni Confirms Department Closure! - WB 15th July 2021
07/16/21 • 39 min
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find.
0:00 Introduction
01:41 Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson
18:24 Liam Hand
29:38 Some further thoughts
Link of the Week:
Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org:
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Links:
Anger as Sheffield University confirms closure of respected archaeology department
"I am heartbroken and disgusted": The community reacts to the closure of Sheffield University's archaeology department:
University of Sheffield confirm archaeology department will be closed in decision staff call 'unequivocal end' for the subject:
University of Sheffield confirms archaeology department closure:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-57820390.amp
University of Sheffield Council agree to close archaeology department:
https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/university-of-sheffield-council-agree-to-close-archaeology-department-3306342
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find.
0:00 Introduction
01:41 Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson
18:24 Liam Hand
29:38 Some further thoughts
Link of the Week:
Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org:
***
Links:
Anger as Sheffield University confirms closure of respected archaeology department
"I am heartbroken and disgusted": The community reacts to the closure of Sheffield University's archaeology department:
University of Sheffield confirm archaeology department will be closed in decision staff call 'unequivocal end' for the subject:
University of Sheffield confirms archaeology department closure:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-57820390.amp
University of Sheffield Council agree to close archaeology department:
https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/university-of-sheffield-council-agree-to-close-archaeology-department-3306342
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Statue Wars, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, Age of Samurai: Media Picks - WB 2nd July 2021
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find.
0:00 Introduction
01:42 Statue Wars: One Summer in Britain
19:23 UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
25:04 Ghost of Tsushima PS4
27:42 Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
Links:
Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000wvzx
Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol, review - So, the BBC does give a voice to the white working-class:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/06/10/statue-wars-one-summer-bristol-review-bbc-does-give-voice
Statue Wars: BBC viewers 'admire' mayor for his handling of Bristol's 'deep levels of inequality':
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/statue-wars-bbc-viewers-admire-5515315
Uncharted: Golden Abyss:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncharted:_Golden_Abyss
Ghost of Tsushima:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10551256/
Next Episode
High Court sets Stonehenge Tunnel on Road to Nowhere! What Happens Next? - WB 31st July 2021
0:00 Introduction & Background
07:03 Government’s Plan
10:11 The Judicial Review
18:10 What Happens Next?
24:27 Effect on Archaeology?
37:25 What Have We Lost?
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Link of the Week:
Day of Archaeology 2021:
https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/day
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Links:
Stonehenge tunnel campaigners win court battle:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-58024139.amp
Judge Sets Stonehenge Tunnel on a Road to Nowhere:
http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/07/31/judge-sets-stonehenge-tunnel-on-a-road-to-nowhere/
UK landmarks may lose world heritage status, says Unesco:
The Concept of Judicial Review:
https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/the-law/judicial-review-process
Hon. Mr Justice Holgate’s Decision - PDF:
Stonehenge road and tunnel decision unlawful, rules judge:
Highways England statement:
Stonehenge declared ‘safe’ from threat of road tunnel project after High Court victory:
UK court overturns govt go-ahead for Stonehenge road tunnel:
https://www.enca.com/news/uk-court-overturns-govt-go-ahead-stonehenge-road-tunnel
Stonehenge tunnel is unlawful, High Court rules:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/07/30/stonehenge-tunnel-unlawful-high-court-rules/
26th July: High Court Dismisses challenge to the Stonehenge tunnel on Environmental Grounds:
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