Ancient Arts was founded in 1995 by archaeologist David Chapman.

David (BA Hons & Diploma in bronze casting from The Royal College of Art) has been active in experimental archaeology for many years, helping to explore the Bronze Age copper mines on the Great Orme, Llandudno and Parys Mountain, Anglesey and reconstruct Bronze Age copper smelting and casting techniques working with among others The British Museum, The Bradshaw Foundation and National Geographic Society.  He is visiting lecturer in experimental archaeology at a number of  British Universities.  

As a professional archaeologist for over 20 years Sue Chapman (BA Hons, MA & AIFA) is experienced in excavation, identifying and recording archaeological sites, report writing, undertaking feasibility studies and specialist archaeological research.  She is now researching site formation processes and the interpretation of archaeological remains.  She  is Ancient Arts’ voice of reason (or so she claims!).

In particular the late Bob Sanderson, engineer and font of all knowledge & enthusiastic Guiness drinker!

Over the years we have enjoyed the help and inspiration of many friends and colleagues.

Many thanks!