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History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st June for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Archaeology of Paisley.

History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

About History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

21st June 2025
10am - 11.30am
Paisley Arts Centre
Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
This is a free event
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The June session of our Renfrewshire Heritage Local History Cafe series will again be held in Blend @ Paisley Arts Centre (15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ) between 10 and 11.30am on Saturday 21st June. 

The Topic for June is The Archaeology of Paisley. We will look at a range of archaeology sites across Paisley, focusing on the Abbey and the surrounding area..

The session is free, but we like to support our hosts by purchasing drinks etc, while we are there.

You will receive an automatic email when you book, and a further email just before the event confirming locations etc.

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