The A1079: York to Pocklington
This talk looks at how the course of the ‘A1079’ has slightly altered since 1855, and discover the buildings which still exist, and those which have been demolished. Some archaeological […]
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Clifford’s Tower
This talk takes you through the historical journey of this area in York, from the Roman cemetery, the building of the mound and first wooden tower by the Normans, through […]
York Minster Fires
Most people will have heard about the fire which destroyed the roof of the South Transept in 1984 but there have been several others before that date. This talk comes […]
Clues above the Eyeline
As we hurry through the streets of York, as a visitor or resident we may miss the hidden secrets above us. Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour Also available for […]
Bottles
An opportunity to find out about some of the glass bottles which have been found during archaeological excavations in East Yorkshire and how they help to date the pits etc […]
Petuaria to Brough
This talk takes on the journey of the History of Brough. From the Romans building a fort on the north side of the River Humber in East Yorkshire, which they knew as […]
Eboracum to York
Discover how the city of York has developed from its Roman origins to the present day The Romans established a fortress on an area of land between two rivers, the […]
Walk Around The Walls
Take a walk around the walls whilst sitting down! York City Walls cover a distance of approx. 2.5 miles. This presentation allows you to discover the history of these […]
Archaeology Along the A63
Looking at the section of the A63 between Howden and Hull we find out about the archaeological discoveries which are helping us to understand how the landscape in this are looked and how the people lived […]
Trials and Executions at York
This is currently the most popular talk The main section of the talk looks at where the prisons and gallows of York once stood, and finding out about some of […]