People and Place

Remains of the past are all around us; we connect with recent times through the passage of our own lives, our parents and grandparents; the past is constantly used as a reference point by politicians and others; and it is also a fascinating other world that many wish to explore. Yet, we also live at a time when the past seems to be under threat from the headlong rush towards a modern future. Those who study it past need to restate its importance for future generations.