William Mitchell

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William is a professional archaeologist working for the Centre of Archaeology based at the University of Huddersfield in the United Kingdom. With over 20 years’ experience in both the research and commercial sectors, William has directed and consulted on archaeological and heritage projects throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, including numerous large scale-multi-period urban excavations and sensitive heritage sites.

William has technical expertise in undertaking cultural heritage preservation, archiving and visualisation, historic building conservation and recording, community archaeological research and online exhibition projects. He is a qualified teacher, and he has trained and mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students in a number of key subjects (including forensic archaeology, practical archaeology, geophysical survey and heritage management).

William works with his colleagues in the Centre of Archaeology to complete forensic research projects on the continent, including sites of the Holocaust in Germany, Ukraine and Poland. He has recently undertaken a new project in Namibia, carrying out one of the first archaeological investigations into the Herero and Nama genocides in collaboration with Forensic Architecture based at Goldsmiths.

William has worked on a number of important social action projects which brought together members of the community and heritage profession, most recently at Tamworth Castle Scheduled monument. The recent high profile and internationally important ‘Finding Shakespeare’ project in Stratford-upon-Avon, focused on the excavation of the final residence of William Shakespeare (called New Place) and continues with the research of the other associated Shakespearean residences within Stratford-upon-Avon.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Senior Lecturer in Archaeology , University of Huddersfield
  • 2020–present
    Lecturer in Archaeology, Staffordshire University
  • 2015–2020
    Project Archaeologist, Staffordshire University
  • 2013–2015
    Class Teacher , at Benson Community School, Hockley
  • 2011–2012
    Archaeologist and Heritage Project Officer, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
  • 2007–2011
    Senior Project Archaeologist, University of Birmingham
  • 2003–2007
    Archaeological Field Officer, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Education

  • 2014 
    National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • 2013 
    University of Birmingham, PGDipEd (PGCE Advanced) in General Primary
  • 2002 
    University of Cardiff, Wales, Ancient History and Archaeology

Publications

  • 2019
    An evaluation of community led archaeology projects funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund: Two Case Studies, Journal of Community Archaeology and Heritage
  • 2019
    William Shakespeare’s New Place; investing in, or inheriting a legacy?, Post-Medieval Archaeology
  • 2016
    Finding Shakespeare’s New Place: An archaeological biography. , Manchester University Press
  • 2013
    The Homes of our Metal Manufactures. Messrs R.W.Winfield and Co’s Cambridge Street Works & Rolling Mills, Birmingham’ Archaeological Excavations at the Library of Birmingham, Cambridge Street, British Archaeological Reports
  • 2013
    A Cycle of Recession and Recovery AD 1200-1900: Archaeological Investigations at Much Park Street, Coventry, British Archaeological Reports
  • 2012
    ‘Derby: The Western Suburbs. The Archaeology of the Connecting Derby Inner Ring Road.’, British Archaeological Reports
  • 2010
    ‘Detritus or artefact? Examining archaeological approaches to the presentation of nineteenth and twentieth century industrial workshops.’ In Footprints of Industry. Papers for the 300th anniversary conference at Coalbrookdale, 3-7 June 2009, British Archaeological Reports

Contact William for

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  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration