Alex Thorn

Artefact & Heritage Specialist

Alex has over 15 years’ experience working as an artefact specialist, archaeologist and heritage specialist, contributing to projects for local, state and world heritage sites across NSW, Tasmania and Victoria.

Alex specialises in historical artefact analysis, historical research and interpretation.  She is skilled at onsite artefact management, finds procedure manuals, cataloguing, and post-excavation artefact reports for historical sites.

Alex is passionate about finding unique and creative solutions that capture the fascinating history, significance and artefacts of a site in relatable and engaging interpretation.

Recent Research

Brewing coffee and ideas Brewing coffee and ideas
Brewing coffee and ideas
In mid-20th century Sydney, the notorious Lincoln Coffee Lounge was a haven for artists, rebels and bohemians.
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
In the early 20th century, Salt Pan Creek, located in the Canterbury-Bankstown Region of Sydney, was a centre of the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement.
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Emma Timbery was an Aboriginal shellworker and matriarch, who established a long family legacy of arts.
Signalling love Signalling love
Signalling love
Amongst the epic and groundbreaking stories of the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops are countless personal tales of friendship, camaraderie and love.
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo? How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
The colourful history of Oxford street and Mardi Gras.

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