So, the flint knapping workshop went fabulously well - a great turnout and everyone enjoyed it. The night was a long one in the Scholar's Rest from what I hear, but Phil made it back safe to the airport very early the next morning! :)
Before it got too late, we asked him a few quick questions.....
How did your career start?
Digging at school. When I left school, I got a job in a puppet factory but I continued to dig during the holidays. That was Southampton in September 1971.
What would you say your defining moment was, career-wise?
Receiving my doctorate. I was awarded it and I never went to University!
Do you watch yourself on the T.V.?
Yes, I watch each programme once. You want to see how your contribution fits. I don't watch the repeats.
Have you got any advice for our aspiring archaeologists?
Work hard and never give up - at least, not until you have to. This was advice given to me before.
What are you currently working on?
Farndon Fields, just outside of Newark-on-Trent [Nottinghamshire, UK], a late paleolithic flint scatter which marks the place where someone knapped flint. It's pretty much unique. Obviously as a flint knapper to be able to see where a flint knapper from that time sat, it's as close as I can get to standing over his shoulder.
What's your favourite dinosaur?
T. Rex! This is as I dug one up in Hellcreek, Montana.
Archsoc would really like to thank Phil Harding for his workshop. It was a pleasure and an honour for us to meet him. We were glad to be able to give this opportunity to our members - thank you all for turning up to make our events so much fun!
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