*Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology's Annual Conference: *
 *Conflict in Context: Archaeologies of War 1618 - 1918*
 *26—28 September 2014*
Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG
http://www.spma.org.uk/events/conference-archaeologies-of-war-1618-1918/ 
This conference will provide an archaeological comparative perspective, considering warfare and its impact from the 17th century to the First World War. It will be held at the Museum of Liverpool, which houses important regional archaeological collections including much post-medieval material and also curates the King's Regiment Collection.

The conference coverage is European and includes maritime archaeology. The intended range of topics includes:

Warfare and armaments, including artefacts and fortificationsWarfare and tactics, including battlefieldsLifeways of the military, including barracks and dietImpact on civilians
Papers examining any of these themes for any period between 1618 and 1918 are invited. Overview and comparative papers are welcome, but case studies will also be appropriate, especially if set in a wider context.
A postgraduate archaeology conference day sponsored by the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology will be held at the University of Liverpool, 11am - 5.30pm on Friday 26th September, where research students can contribute papers on any aspect of post-medieval archaeology. There will also be opportunities for poster displays at the main conference.

A wine reception to commence the Conflict in Context conference will be held at the University of Liverpool on Friday 26th September with the main conference sessions at the Museum of Liverpool on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September. The Museum is close to other parts of National Museums Liverpool, including the World Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum.

Conference enquiries and offers of papers and posters should be sent to Harold Mytum at  [log in to unmask] . The deadline for the Call for Papers is  *Friday 28th March*.

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Emma Dwyer
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