The Scientific Legacy Of WW1

An exhibition and talk disseminating multi-disciplinary work at Hawthorn crater on the Somme as part of the wider exhibition on the scientific legacy or WW1. The project combines work in the field of chemical analysis, archaeology, anthropology, forensics, heritage preservation, digital scanning, recording and dissemination.

The Hawthorn crater is a relatively untouched site and the current investigations are the first time this type of work has been carried out. Our work records the intentions, discoveries and process of both preserving the site, making it accessible to the public and its historical legacy.