Tag Archives: York

Newsletter – Issue 8: August 2013

In this issue: Lost Buildings of York: Peter Prison, Ancient Palace Picture This: William Etty Statue What’s Been in the News Read Newsletter  

Roman York

This talk takes you on a journey through York discovering the evidence for the building of a fortress in 71AD and the military presence through to 410AD.  A civilian area was also […]

A Day In the Life Of An Archaeologist

Discover what happens from planning to report writing Today most archaeological sites are chosen because an Archaeological Condition has been added to a Planning Application. This talk guides you through the processes […]

York Railway

This talk follows the history of the railway in York, from the station’s humble beginnings as a makeshift wooden shack to the present day structure and the hotels built for […]

19th Century Lendal, York

Who lived in Lendal during the 19th century and what trades did they work in? This talk looks at the residents of each property in Lendal during the 19th century […]

19th Century Blake Street, York

Who lived in Blake Street during the 19th century and what trades did they work in? This talk looks at the residents of each property in Blake Street during the 19th century and their […]

Restoration of York City Walls

In the early 1800’s the medieval walls surrounding York, were almost destroyed This talk takes a look at the decision to save the city walls instead of having them fully […]

Viking York

This talk looks at the evidence for the Viking occupation in York, through archaeological discoveries around the city. Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour Also available for Zoom (or similar) […]