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  • 24-06-2013 9:16pm
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    Maudi
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    R.i.p Mick Aston.


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    davycc
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    RIP Mick Ashton he is a huge loss an incredible likable man who helped bring Archaeology to everyones Tv set & lives..

    Thats a huge shock to hear that so sudden:(


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    jimmyarch
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    A really wonderful man, got to meet him a few times and heard him talk on multiple occasions. He really loved talking to students over a drink and was incredibly generous with both his time and thoughts. He arguably did more for archaeology in Britain and Ireland than any of us could ever imagine. A furiously staunch supporter of many minority views he was a breath of fresh air always!

    A very sad loss indeed.


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    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    Here's an interview with Mick Aston from his visit to UCD School of Archaeology in 2006 (page 89)
    I am really a field worker who likes field survey,earthworks and aerial photography; I do a lot of that,...
    A wonderful, gentle man without airs and graces.


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    Wibbs
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    Only found out about this today from a mate of mine. Bit of a shock TBH. Seemed like a lovely bloke who brought the past out for so so many people. EIP* Mick



    *excavate in peace

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    Poor Uncle Tom
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    I must have had my head in a hole, just hearing this now, I'm in shock. A man of principles and integrity.


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    KnapperHandy
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    A night in tribute of the life and work of the late Mick Aston is due to be aired next Saturday(13th. July) from 7p.m. on Channel 4.


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    KnapperHandy
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    Apologies guys,but the tribute night is to be aired on More 4 and not Channel 4 as stated above.


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    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,219 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    As a tribute to Mick Aston, British Archaeology has made 'Mick's Travels' available.
    http://www.britisharchaeology.org/mickstravels


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