What is the FROG?!

FROG stands for the Foreshore Recording & Observation Group. The FROG is made up of over 200 volunteers who have been fully trained in foreshore recording techniques and health & safety and have been certificated by the Thames Discovery Programme. The FROG group is London wide, and is not affiliated to any other archaeological organisation, particular area or specific period of history.

What does the FROG do?

The FROG has adopted one of the 20 key sites on the Thames foreshore, and they are responisible for monitoring each of these sites over the next 3 years and beyond – and hopefully the FROG will take responsibility for monitoring our foreshore archaeology for many years to come.

Do you need previous experience?

No previous experience of archaeology or archaeological recording is necessary to become a member of the FROG. All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Is this work it safe?

Please be aware that our FROG group and foreshore visits are all subject to the vagaries of the tide timetable, so work may, at times, be early in the morning and at weekends, or cancelled at short notice if the low tides on paper do not appear in fact. Some of the foreshore sites are only exposed at certain times of the year with very low tides. Rainfall affects the tide on the Thames and heavy rains in the areas along the source or tributaries of the Thames in other parts of the country will affect the Thames in London. We have very strict Health and Safety requirements, and all FROG group members are covered by Thames Discovery Programme insurance during their FROG visits – this will not be the case if you “go it alone”.

When are the next training dates?

The FROG training programme is currently closed. Further details of any future training events in 2010 – 2011 will be posted on the events page page on this website.