Adult Learning Programme 2013-14

Friday 13th June 2014 York’s Roman Cemeteries: bringing order to the Roman dead 7:00pm | DIG | £4 adult, £3 conc.

The cities of the Roman Empire took an organised and wellordered approach to the disposal of their dead. Hear from YAT archaeologist Kurt Hunter-Mann on the excavations that uncovered a series of amazing ‘gladiator’ burials at Driffield Terrace, and find out how they can tell us so much about Roman attitudes to death and the afterlife.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

30th Annual

JORVIK

Viking Festival

Thursday 19th June 2014 Viking Town Planning: order from chaos 7:00pm | DIG | £4 adult, £3 conc.

YAT Director of Archaeology Peter Connelly presents an illustrated talk on the Hungate dig, the largest excavation in the history of York, and the archaeological evidence that it provided for the extent and layout of the Viking city of Jorvik. Discover the contribution made by the Vikings to the growth and organisation of the city of York, and learn how the Vikings left a legacy that outlasted their impact as raiders and destroyers.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505 Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th July 2014 Researching your House History 7:00pm | Barley Hall | £35 Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, discovering the history of you house can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Every home - whatever its age or size - has stories to tell about individuals, everyday domestic life, and the local history of your area.

This four-session course with Dr Jayne Rimmer will introduce you to the research techniques that are used to investigate when a house was constructed, who it was built by, and its owners and occupants over time. It will guide you through the architectural history of domestic building, the analysis of original features and domestic floor plans, and the interpretation of any later modifications or additions.

Understanding the historical significance of your house also has many practical benefits and your research can provide an interesting record for future owners and occupiers.

Please be advised that you will need to attend for all four twohour sessions.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505

15th to 23rd February 2014 1000 years ago when York was under Viking rule, great celebrations and festivities took place in February called ‘Jolablot’ to herald the coming of spring and the survival of winter hardships.

These celebrations were long forgotten until the 1980s when York Archaeological Trust revived Jolablot, creating the biggest Viking Festival in Great Britain. Now celebrating its 30th year, the JORVIK Viking Festival is bigger than ever, involving partners from across Yorkshire, driving over 40,000 visitors to the city of York, Viking re-enactors from across Europe and media interest from around the world.

For more information visit www.jorvik-viking-festival.com #jorvikvikingfestival

To pre-book events

please call the Box Office on 01904 615505 or book online at www.jorvikbookings.com www.thejorvikgroup.com | @thejorvikgroup

JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG, Barley Hall and Micklegate Bar Museum make up The JORVIK Group and are owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England & Wales (No 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846)

Adult Learning OPPORTUNITIES

in York and Sheffield, 2013-14

Tuesday 8th October 2013 The Hungate Boat 12.30pm | DIG | £4 adult, £3 conc.

In 2008, excavations on Hungate uncovered the remains of an AngloScandinavian building of a well-known York type of the 10th or 11th century. Analysis of the timbers, however, showed that it incorporated planking from a ship of non-Viking origin. Steve Allen, Archaeological Wood Technologist at YAT, will discuss this important evidence for travel, trade and communication in Viking-era York. Includes a chance to see the timbers and to visit the ‘Looking Back at Hungate’ gallery.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Wednesday 9th October 2013 JORVIK Gallery Tour 7:00pm | JORVIK | £12 Visit JORVIK for an exclusive after-hours visit, with a journey around the reconstructed Viking city and a tour of the artefact gallery in the company of a finds specialist from York Archaeological Trust. Hear about the research, analysis and interpretation that goes into an exhibition of archaeological finds, and how work of this kind can tell us so much about York’s Viking past. With a chance to handle finds from Coppergate not normally on display, this is a special chance to see York’s most famous Viking dig in a new light. Includes a glass of wine on arrival. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Monday 14th October 2013 The Must Farm Logboats 12:30pm | DIG | £4 adult, £3 conc.

Join Ian Panter, Principal Conservator at York Archaeological Trust, to hear about his work to conserve eight Bronze Age boats, found in a quarry two miles to the east of Flag Fen. These remarkably wellpreserved logboats, with their elaborate features such as lifting handles, grooves for transom boards and evidence for decoration, have much to tell us about life in the fens in prehistoric times. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Wednesday 23rd October 2013 Writing History in York, with Pamela Hartshorne and Christina Surdhar 7:30pm | Barley Hall | £6 adult, £5 conc.

Join two York-based writers for this evening of insights into the history of the city, and how it provides material for today’s authors of fiction and non-fiction. Hear about the process of producing a book inspired by York’s story, from research to publication. Two new titles, Christina Surdhar’s Bloody British History: York and Pamela Hartshorne’s Elizabethan tale Memory of Midnight, will provide the basis of the discussion, which will take in some of the bloodiest stories from York’s history, and will describe how documentary and archaeological evidence can be brought to life in fiction. Includes admission to Barley Hall, live music and a complimentary drink on arrival, plus a chance to purchase both titles and have them signed by the authors.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505

Thursday 31st October 2013 Guildhall Excavations 12:30pm, York City Council Chambers, £4 adult, £3 conc.

Excavations beneath York’s medieval Guildhall and in the nearby Guildhall yard, undertaken by York Archaeological Trust in the summer of 2012 as part of the York 800 celebrations, have revealed exciting and surprising new evidence for the development of this important 15th-century structure. Come along to hear Mark Whyman, Project Development Officer with YAT, talk about these discoveries.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Wednesday 6th November 2013 JORVIK Gallery Tour 6:00pm | JORVIK | £12 See listing for Wednesday 9th October.

Friday 15th November 2013 Elizabeth of York, Tudor Queen, with Alison Weir 7:30pm | Barley Hall | Adult £12, conc £10 YAT is very proud to welcome historian Alison Weir to Barley Hall this autumn. Alison will be talking about her brand new biography of Elizabeth of York, one of England’s lost Queens Regnant. Elizabeth, the heiress of the House of York, was daughter to Edward IV and sister to the Princes in the Tower. Two kings vied for her hand: her uncle, Richard III, who had had her declared a bastard, and the future Henry VII, the first Tudor sovereign; their marriage united the warring Houses of Lancaster and York. Elizabeth was the mother of Henry VIII and grandmother of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. She was also the ancestress of every English monarch since 1509, every Scots monarch since 1513, and every British monarch since

1603, including the present Queen, Elizabeth II. Alison’s book will reveal new insights into her fascinating and often poignant story, and some surprising insights gained from her research. With light refreshments, music and a chance to buy copies of Alison’s books.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Wednesday 4th December 2013 JORVIK Gallery Tour 6:00pm | JORVIK | £12 See listing for Wednesday 9th October.

Saturday 5th April 2014 An Introduction to Industrial Archaeology 10:00am – 5:00pm, Wentworth Castle, Barnsley S75 3EN, £30 Join staff from ArcHeritage, the Sheffield unit of York Archaeological Trust, for this hands-on introduction to surveying techniques and other elements of archaeology practice. This one-day course is the perfect introduction to archaeology for anyone interested in finding out more, and includes a site visit to put the principles of industrial archaeology into context. Please be aware that this event will include a walk of approx. 2 hours. Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear essential. Bring a packed lunch.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505.

Wednesday 7th and 14th May 2014 Introduction to Digital Photogrammetry 7:00pm | Walkley Library, Sheffield, S6 3TD | £15 Marcus Abbott of ArcHeritage presents these introductory sessions to the techniques and applications of digital photogrammetry in archaeology, with pointers and advice to get you started on your own projects in 3D reconstruction using a digital camera. Please be advised that you will need to attend for both two-hour sessions.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505 Wednesday 28th May 2014 Medieval Craft & Mystery Tour 2:30pm | departs Micklegate Bar Museum | £4 adult, £3 conc By the late fourteenth century the celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi in York had developed into a series of religious pageants acted out by the guilds of York and drawn around the city on carts. An annual event for almost 200 years, these plays became the basis for the modern mystery plays. Join YAT Small Finds Expert and author Nicky Rogers to follow the same route taken by the wagons over 600 years ago.

Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing recommended. Upgrade your ticket on the day for £5 for a copy of Nicky’s book Medieval Craft and Mystery and access to Micklegate Bar Museum, where you’ll see a collection of medieval finds excavated in York over the last 40 years.

Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505