From finding Viking bedding to discovering the remains of a red-haired man, the Wood Quay dig was one of the highlights of Dr Patrick Wallace’s life. His account of the project is a great read, says Noel Baker.

HOW did Bronze Age Waterford people operate their steam rooms? What did houses in the area look like 5,000 years ago? And what links did the region have with Baghdad 1,200 years ago?