The exhibition reveals how prehistoric communities lived, adapted, and left traces across the Trent Valley. Beneath the Trent Valley, artifacts, pollen, animal remains, and layers of sediment preserve evidence of communities that lived there thousands of years ago. Prehistoric Lives in the Trent Valley recently opened on July 24, 2026. Through artifacts and environmental evidence, visitors can explore how the river influenced human life across thousands of years and how those communities left enduring marks on the landscape. We hope that visitors will gain as a result a much deeper insight into the rich paleoenvironmental and archaeological heritage of the Trent Valley.”