Saturday 22 August Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Late Medieval Castles.
With Erik Matthews. More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Tuesday 25th August
All Saints’ Church, Long Marston will be open to visitors as part of: York’s English Civil War Festival.
On Tuesday 25th August 2009 it is hoped that Members of the Sealed Knot will display a ‘living camp’ and additional artefacts will be on view.
Both openings from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
The theme for the exhibition for these openings will be “THE BATTLE OF MARSTON MOOR: 2nd JULY 1644”
Documents available to study will include:
- extensive archive information on both the Church and Parish
- all the Parish census records from 1841 to 1901
- the 1910 Land Valuation Valuer’s Field Books for Angram, Hutton Wandesley and Long Marston
- a selection of Parish registers and related documents.
Guidance available on how to trace your family tree
Light refreshments available Seasonal Plants and Produce for Sale
The Church is located on Angram Road: Long Marston is on the B1224 York to Wetherby road
For further information telephone 01904 738456
Saturday 22 August to Friday 28th August York a City Under Siege: English Civil War Festival.
A week events around the City, take a look at the web site for details http://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/sealed-knot/ecw1.htm.
Wednesday 9 September Public Lecture by Prof Richard Bailey on St Wilfrid - A European Anglo-Saxon.
Tickets: £5 for full details Click Here.
Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September St Wilfrid 1300th Anniverary Conference.
To be held at St William's College. Historians, art historians and archaeologists will discuss the life and legacy of Wilfrid, Bishop of York and Abbot of Ripon and Hexham. Speakers will include: Prof Richard Bailey, Paul Bidwell, Eric Cambridge, Prof Thomas Charles-Edwards, Dr Katy Cubitt, Dr Richard Hall, Prof Eamonn O Carragain, Prof Alan Thaker and Prof Ian Wood. For further details Click Here.
Conference Fee: £50, Excursion to Ripon and Hexham (12th Sept): £20.
Booking via York Minster Box Office: phone: 01904 557208, email: concerts@yorkminster.org or via the website www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org
Saturday 26 September Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Urban Landscapes.
More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Saturday 10 October 2009 Annual Archaeology and History Fair, The Guildhall, York
A chance to find out about archaeology in and around York, with displays from local societies and community groups. Specialist booksellers will present a range of new and second-hand books with plenty of bargains. Free admission
For more information about the fair or having a stall there please contact Jon Kenny on jkenny@yorkat.co.uk or ring 01904 663020.
Sunday 11 October 2009 – 9.45 am to 4.30 pm A day meeting to mark Terry Manby’s contribution to Yorkshire prehistoric studies.
Organised and supported by: North York Moors National Park Authority and Yorkshire Archaeological Society. Helmsley Arts Centre, Helmsley
Speakers include: Ollie Cooper The Cayton Barrow; Chris Fenton-Thomas Neolithic Houses at Sewerby Cottage Farm, Bridlington; Duncan Hale Catterick and Scorton ritual complex; Gill Hey Ferry Fryston and neighbouring Beaker burials; Jim Innes Neolithic and Bronze Age impacts on the environment: new evidence;
Brendan O’Connor Two unusual Late Bronze Age finds from County Durham; Jane Richardson Stanbury and Dewsbury burial assemblages; Alison Sheridan New insights into the use of jet and jet-like materials; Blaise Vyner Fylingdales, the fire and after.
Tea and coffee at registration, mid-morning and mid-afternoon are included in the cost.
There are a number of cafes and pubs in Helmsley for lunch, or participants can bring packed lunches.
For further information contact: Graham Lee, Senior Archaeological Conservation Officer, North York Moors National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, York, YO62 5BP, Telephone: 01439 770657 or Email: (g.lee@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk)
Saturday 24 October Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Analysing and Writing up Data from Surveys and Excavations..
What do you do once you have carried out your survey or excavation, how do you make sense of your data., find out with Kurt Hunter-Mann from York Archaeological Trust.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Saturday 7 November New research into the history of Yorkshire.
A local history day sponsored by the British Association of Local History, and the University of Hull, at the Royal Hotel, Ferensway, Hull, 9.30 - 5.30. This event will showcase new work being undertaken on the history of Yorkshire. Papers range from the late medieval to the 20th century and are from different parts of Yorkshire. There will also be stalls for history societies to display their publications and research. Full programme and abstracts can be found on the website:
www.sp12.hull.ac.uk/November.htm
Saturday 21 November Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Identifying finds and the role of the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Saturday 12 December Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Researching Finds, waht do they tell us?.
More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Saturday 23 January 2010 Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Researching Textiles.
More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Saturday 20 February 2010 Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Archiving Documents, Photographs and Finds.
More details to Follow, but you can book now.
These study days are free, they usually take place in and around York and run from 10:30 until 3:30.
To book a place contact Jon Kenny (jkenny@yorkat.co.uk) or phone 01904 663020. Full details will be sent a week or two before the event.
Groups further afield.
The Harrogate Archaeological Society have a monthly programme of lectures. To find out more contact the Chair Mrs A Kirk on 01423 565288 or the Secretary Mr P Eaton on 01423 886283.
The Yorkshire Regional Group runs interesting events throughout the year. For details contact Ray Wilson.
Based in Leeds they meet at the Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.
Based in Ilkley, they meet at All Saints Church House, Church Street.
Based in Pontefract (surprise!) they meet at Pontefract Museum, Salter Row, Pontefract.
Has a number of research sections that run talks and conferences.
A family and local history group that runs a number of useful day schools in the Yorkshire area.
To the north of York, this society has a lot of interesting events, they have a new web site at http://www.bahs.btik.com/p_Home.ikml
Comments (1)
Brian Elsey said
at 7:20 pm on Jan 8, 2009
John
Are you aware this is the same date as the Historic Environment Day at Northallerton.
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