Memories from the Shoreline

25th July 2026

Quex House and Gardens, Home to the Powell-Cotton Museum

Trevor and Vera Gibbon share stories from Tony Powell-Cotton’s pioneering coastal excavations that transformed our understanding of Thanet’s buried past at Quex House

2pm

Part of the Festival of Archaeology - click here for more information

Join Trevor and Vera Gibbons as they share first-hand memories of their excavations at Gore End Creek and Minnis Bay, and their work alongside Antoinette 'Tony' Powell-Cotton between 1965 and 1975.

This fascinating talk will explore how their pioneering fieldwork contributed to some of Thanet’s most important archaeological discoveries and how their recent research has helped re-evaluate collections held at the Powell-Cotton Museum.

The remarkable finds from Minnis Bay reveal evidence of life stretching from the Bronze Age through to the 20th century, providing a unique insight into the people who lived and worked along this ever-changing coastline. These discoveries also played a significant role in the development of inter-tidal archaeology, helping archaeologists better understand the rich history preserved beneath our shores.

Combining personal recollections with archaeological discovery, Trevor and Vera will bring to life a pivotal period of local research and reveal how these collections continue to shape our understanding of Thanet’s past today.

Whether you are interested in local history, archaeology or the stories behind the museum collections, this promises to be a captivating and inspiring afternoon.

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Tickets and Pricing

£14 – includes admission to the museum, house and gardens

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Location

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Address

Memories from the Shoreline The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex Park, Birchington-on-Sea
CT7 0BH

Contact

enquiries@powell-cottonmuseum.org 01843 842168

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Free car parking

Gift shop

Groups welcome

Restaurant / Cafe / Tea shop

Suitable for families