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 12 December Greater York Community Archaeology Project study day: Researching Finds, what 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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