07-13-2010, 02:18 AM
I was intrigued by Jona's comments about the commercialism of universities in The Netherlands which appears to be working against research, conservation and publication of finds. That is a depressing conclusion. In contrast, the Vindolanda Trust, a not-for-profit registered charity, offers a model of how it can be done. That the tablets from Vindolanda have been found, conserved, catalogued and published is a testament to the dedication of the Trust and its members ( http://www.vindolanda.com/ ) and the leadership of three generations of a single family - the Birleys. Long may they continue.
