About the Author

Professor Timothy Murray is an Australian archaeologist who holds the position of Executive Dean, Charles La Trobe Professor of Archaeology at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, following joining the department in 1986. His key areas of study include the history of archaeology, antiquarians and the archaeology of urban spaces and modern cities. Tim was elected to be a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, London, and a Fellow of the Academy of Humanities, Australia, during 2003.