# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Pottery fragments are some of the most common finds in archaeology and the excavations from the Manchester Dock are no exception. Piece together the history of these objects from their manufacture to their ill-fated journey to the docks, and how some of them have been reimagined into contemporary art in National Museums Liverpool's smallest venue, the Hartley Hut.

Elsa Price, Lead Curator of Archaeology, uncovers the stories that shards of pottery can tell us about life in the past. 

There are 30 tickets available for this event.

Tickets cost £7 and can be booked via the link on this page.

There are 30 tickets available for this event, which will be held in Education Area 3, on the first floor of the Museum of Liverpool.



Beyond the label talks
Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert. 

Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series. 

Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!


Image © Gareth Jones
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/beyond-the-label-fragments-through-time-the-secret-lives-of-archaeological-ceramics/200030296036438
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, science-fair, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Liverpool
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG Liverpool, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.40639
- **long**: -2.99752
- **full address**: Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG Liverpool, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics being held?
  - **A:** Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics?
  - **A:** Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics is organized by Museum of Liverpool.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Liverpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beyond the label: fragments through time - the secret lives of archaeological ceramics sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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