June 20, 2013
In praise of Eric Bloodaxe: Viking poetry from York
Eric Bloodaxe was the last, and most famous, Viking king of York, driven out and killed in 954. He is also the only Viking king of York to have surviving Norse poetry composed in his honour. Enjoy a goblet of mead as Matthew Townend of the University of York explores this unique northern poetry to see what ...
June 22, 2013
The Sunny South
The sun is shining so come and play – stories and toys in our early years area, with a chance to dig and discover. Book your tickets online or ring 01904 615505. Part of
June 23, 2013
The Battle of Gate Fulford: Harald, Housecarls & Horses
Join Battlefield Historian Russell Marwood for a walk around the alleged site where Hardraada’s Vikings clashed with the men of York in a pre-cursor to the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The outcome of this battle heralded the beginning of the end of the Viking Age in England. Please wear appropriate footwear and be aware that ...
June 23, 2013
The Sunny South
The sun is shining so come and play – stories and toys in our early years area, with a chance to dig and discover. Book your tickets online or ring 01904 615505. Part of
June 25, 2013
Minster of Mystery
All will be revealed from recent archaeological excavations in York Minster’s Undercroft! Join York Archaeological Trust’s Ian Milsted for a talk about how archaeologists investigate and understand findings spanning hundreds of years, when evidence can be fragile with a rare chance of survival. Book with York Minster Box Office online or  0844 939 0015 Part ...
June 26, 2013
Stamford Bridge Dig: Godwinson, Giants & Geo-phys
As more archaeological features and artefacts are being discovered, it is time to take a fresh look at the location of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Morning session: Meet up with Battlefield Historian Russell Marwood for a tour of the village which takes in the traditional view of the battle. Afternoon session: Join up with ...
June 27, 2013
‘It’s a Building and a Boat’- Some new discoveries from the Hungate Excavation
In 2008, excavations on Hungate uncovered the remains of an Anglo-Scandinavian building of probable 10th-11th century date. Analysis of the timbers has shown that while the building is a well known type in York, it incorporates planking from a ship of non-Viking origin. Join Steve Allen, an archaeological wood specialist, to explore the important evidence ...
June 30, 2013
Malton: Derventio & Beyond!
Join stonemason and building conservator Nigel Copsey for this two-hour walk through Derventio, Roman Malton. Learn about the town’s fascinating architectural history, as well as discovering more about Roman forts, medieval castles, and seventeenth-century sieges. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing recommended. Pre-booking essential. Please wear suitable footwear and be aware that the walk takes in grassed ...
July 1, 2013
Marston Moor: For the Liberties of All England!
Join our resident musketeer, Battlefield Historian Russell Marwood on a visit to this most English of Civil war battle sites. Although the landscape has seen many changes in the intervening 369 years, today’s farming methods have preserved much of the battleground topography thus giving a fair representation of the landscape all those years ago. The ...
July 4, 2013
For King and Parliament: Breaches, Battles & Bellybuttons
Local Battlefield Historian and English Civil War musketeer Russell Marwood will give a costumed, hands-on talk on the fashion of a 17th century soldier as well as a run-down on the equipment he would have taken to war and how it all worked. Â Also told will be the story of Yorkshire during 1644, a momentous ...