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Richard Buckley is co-director of University of Leicester Archaeological Services, which he formed in 1995 with Patrick Clay. After graduating from Durham University in 1979, he was a field officer with the Leicestershire Archaeological Unit from 1980 to 1995. Mr Buckley was the project manager and lead archaeologist on the Greyfriars Project, which discovered Richard III's remains
Where and when were you born?
Leicester in July 1958.
How has this shaped you?
I acquired an interest in archaeology and history from an early age through visits to Leicester's excellent museums, from inspirational teachers and from a family who indulged me with trips to many historic monuments. To live in a culturally diverse city with such ancient origins is hugely enriching.
When you first saw the curved spine of the skeleton under the car park, did you know you were looking at Richard III's remains?
Yes! Our archaeological investigations to that point had shown we were getting closer to the choir of the friary, where historical records suggested Richard was buried, so seeing the skeleton of a man with...