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Submitted by bec-zog on Monday, 31 January 2005  Page Views: 10319

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Country: England I am pleased to inform members of the Megalithic Portal that the well known Stopsley (Luton) Archaeologist and Historian Dr. James Dyer has been honoured by naming our newly opened library: “ The James Dyer Library”.This is in recognition of his long-standing connections with the Stopsley Primary School, and his contribution to the understanding of both local and national history and archaeology.

James was for 11 years a principal lecturer in archaeology and has written more than 30 books and edited over 100 more, including such volumes as “Southern England an Archeological Guide” , “Discovering Prehistoric England” & “Hillforts of England & Wales”.

He is one of the original members of the Hillfort Study Group & has been a Fellow of Antiquities since 1969.

James began his life long relationship with the local school in 1939 as a five year old pupil. Later on he attended the Luton Modern (Grammar) school, then returned to the Stopsley School as a teacher in 1964. James also held to a post as Teacher Trainer at Putteridgebury. He became a Stopsley School Governor in 1972 and continued in this role until Jan 2005.

James has been involved in several archaeological investigative “digs” in the area around Luton.

It was the enthusiasm of Dr. James Dyer & the late Dr. John Dony that inspired my interest in ancient history……Brian E. Clark (bec-zog of Stopsley)

Contributor Bio for bec-zog: Based in Stopsley ( Paleolithic site), contributing since 2004. Favourite site: Big Moor. Occupation: Research Scientist / Consultant/ Photographer.

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Re: James Dyer honoured by Anonymous on Tuesday, 28 August 2018
I remember Mr Dyer as my history teacher in the early 60s at Farley Junior school Farley Hill Estate in Luton. Great teacher.

Stewart Rolfe
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Re: James Dyer honoured by Anonymous on Monday, 27 July 2009
James Dyer's wonderful books on Stopsley are a treasure and a tribute to our village life and a very important record of what village life was like through the ages up to present day, especially since the heart of Stopsley and the beautiful surrounding woods and green belt has been practically destroyed starting in the 60's by 'progress'.
Although we have long moved away from the area I was born in Stopsley in 1952, my brother and I remember Mr Dyer well, and my parents were both from Luton families, Holdstock/Blaxill, and lived in Stopsley from 1950.
I was thrilled to find my own 10 year old face peaking out of one of the school photos, and I often take a look at the books and always learn something new and extremely interesting.
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Re: James Dyer honoured by Anonymous on Monday, 20 June 2005
No mention of him being the Head of History at Armold Barton-le-Clay ( 2 miles from Ravensburgh itself) c 1980 - THAT is what inspired my interest (and now 30yrs later, my son's) in ancient history. Who would ever had realised Bedfordshire could have been the hub of roman activity. I have always had a passion for roman history but never relaised -living a couple of miles from Ravensburgh) that Caeser may have walked the same land as I do know. In 1980 I paid a fortune to visit Rome/Athens to get the experience of KNOWING you can tread where those have trod before you, and all the time if was within walking distance. AMAZING, INSPIRING, UNBELEIVEABLE! only the true history dorks will understand where I am coming from!!! Excellent site!!!
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Re: James Dyer honoured by ravenswatch on Monday, 23 May 2005
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Hello bec zog Have you seen the site of the stone circle north of luton near barton hill farm?, theres a lot of ancent sites around Luton and Its also a hot spot for corn circles following the ickneild way. James dyer has done a lot of work over the years and deserves recognition for his contribution to local archeology around bedfordshire and luton.
He has written some very interesting books and i would advise anyopne to read them as they are fasinating to read. I agree he should be given an mbe for all his hard work and all the knowledge he has given us. if you would like to email me i am [email protected].
peace
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Re: James Dyer honoured by Anonymous on Monday, 25 April 2005
Hi, bec-zog (where you get that name?) great to see James Dyer mentioned. I think he should be put forward for an MBE or sinilar for his services in keeping alive the interest in our Hillforts! We like to walk these hallowed sites upon the full moon and rest awhile to sense the Ancient Ones presense. Do you get out around Catevellaunia very much? Did you go to school in Stopsley. [email protected]
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Re: James Dyer honoured by Anonymous on Monday, 25 April 2005
James Dyer a great man who knows the truth about ravensburgh castle and that jesus visited there when it was the capital of England the real belgic opidium. he will be famous one day as the man that found the holy grail
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Re: James Dyer honoured by Thorgrim on Monday, 31 January 2005
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He deserves recognition! We have all followed him and he is seldom wrong - excellent!
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