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Short course, York: Medieval to Modern

By Margaret, on January 25th, 2012%
York Railway Station

Our next short course, entitled by York: Medieval to Modern, will be led by Dr Robert Wright. It will take place at Bedern Hall in York, 7.00 – 9.00pm on Tuesday evenings from March 27th to May 1st.

York Railway Station

 

The course costs £25.00 (£20.00 for unwaged or retired people). To secure your place, please . . . → Read More: Short course, York: Medieval to Modern

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Short course, ‘Six Yorkshire Legacies’

By Margaret, on November 5th, 2011%

Our last short course, led by Dr Michael Hopkinson, was entitled: ‘Six Yorkshire Legacies’.
The course  examined the role of a group of Yorkshire personalities who had a lasting influence on the city and county, living during the “long 19th century” (1750 to 1920):  John Carr (architect), George Hudson (railway magnate), the Rowntree family (housing and welfare), Titus Salt . . . → Read More: Short course, ‘Six Yorkshire Legacies’

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Medieval York

By Margaret, on June 13th, 2011%

Our most recent short course was led by Dr Robert Wright and was on the subject of Medieval York. It was attended by about 50 people each week and was a great success. It covered the entire period from late Roman times to late medieval York, including information on life in the medieval city, York’s monasteries and churches . . . → Read More: Medieval York

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Fieldtrip to Cawthorn Camps and Blansby Park

By Margaret, on May 18th, 2011%
Cawthorn Roman Camps

Cawthorn Roman Camps

On 17 May, 22 participants in the short course, Introduction to Archaeology,  made a field visit to Cawthorn Camps and Blansby Park, led by Andrew (Bone) Jones. The Roman site at Cawthorn has been known for a long time and was excavated in the 1920s by Ian Richmond.  There are four massive enclosures, . . . → Read More: Fieldtrip to Cawthorn Camps and Blansby Park

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An Introduction to Archaeology

By Margaret, on November 11th, 2010%
Visitors looking at the Hungate excavation in its early stages

The short course, Introduction to Archaeology, led by Dr Andrew (Bone) Jones, has been a great success! Over 65 people have taken part and, sadly, we have had to turn many people away. Below are some pictures of some of the group visits. 

Visit to the excavations at Hungate

 

Visiting the educational facility at DIG. (Photo: . . . → Read More: An Introduction to Archaeology

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