Walking Tour of Roman York led by Kurt Hunter- Mann, York archaeologist
Enjoy a couple of hours on a walking tour of Roman York in the expert hands of Kurt Hunter Mann. Over the years Kurt has been involved in many of […]
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10 events found.
Talks and some events are free for FORA members.
Pricing on events below is normally for guests but please see individual events for details.
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Pompeii: A work in Progress – Dr Sophie Hay, Archaeological Park of Pompeii
St Andrew’s Church Aldborough, York, United KingdomDr Sophie Hay was fortunate enough to start her archaeological career working in one of the most famous archaeological site in the world: Pompeii. She worked for the British School […]
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Discovering Pigment on Roman Sculpture – Dr Louisa Campbell, University of Glasgow
Aldborough Village Hall Aldborough, York, United KingdomIn October 2024 on a tour of the Great North Museum , FORA members were intrigued by projections of colour on the stone work as part of the Roman Britain […]
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Roman Archaeology of West Yorkshire – David Williams, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service
Aldborough Village Hall Aldborough, York, United KingdomJoin David Williams from West Yorkshire Advisory Service for a journey covering the archaeological discoveries from Roman West Yorkshire. From the strategic importance of the fort at Castleford to the […]
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Uncovering Roman Carlisle – Anna Giecco and Nick Henderson, Archaeologists and Trustees at the Uncovering Roman Carlisle Project
Aldborough Village Hall Aldborough, York, United KingdomUncovering Roman Carlisle is an ongoing community archaeology project, exploring and exhibiting Carlisle's Roman Bathhouse. The project grew from humble beginnings when archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong LLP were commissioned […]
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Visit to Castleford Museum and Leeds City Museum – curator led tours of Roman sections
Castleford was founded by the Roman Army when a temporary fort was built at the crossing point of the River Aire. Roman activity continued until at least the 3rd century […]
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Aldborough Excavations – Prof Martin Millett and Dr Rose Ferraby, Cambridge University
St Andrew’s Church Aldborough, York, United KingdomThe Aldborough Roman Town Project began in 2009, with the aim of learning more about the remains of Isurium Brigantum, and what it could reveal about Roman Britain. Over the […]
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The Melsonby Hoard – Prof Tom Moore, Durham University and Dr Sophia Adams, British Museum
Aldborough Village Hall Aldborough, York, United KingdomA chance discovery by metal detectorist Peter Heads, in 2021 at Melsonby, North Yorkshire, led to the excavation of one of the largest hoards of Iron Age metalwork ever […]
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Walking Tour of Roman London led by Dr Simon Elliott, Roman specialist, author and London guide
Today most of the remains of Londinium are 7 metres below your feet. 2000 years of building, fire and bombs have hidden much of the Roman settlement. Many fascinating items […]
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Art and Archaeology – Dr Rose Ferraby, archaeologist and artist
Aldborough Village Hall Aldborough, York, United KingdomDr Rose Ferraby is co-director of the Aldborough Roman Town Project who also explores landscape histories through creative practice. She is particularly interested in how these practices can be used […]
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