Tag: Jorvik

We are grateful once again to John Cruse for drawing to our attention the following event:-

Saturday 20th June 2015

Rahtz Lecture Theatre, King’s Manor, York

In 2014 the JORVIK Viking Centre celebrated its 30th birthday. For three decades it has welcomed visitors to the site of the Coppergate dig, an undertaking that revolutionised approaches to Viking-era England both within and beyond the academy, through a range of new investigative and interpretative techniques. But where do we stand in 2015?

This one-day, interdisciplinary conference will bring together heritage professionals and researchers in such related fields as archaeology, history and public history to explore a range of current themes in early medieval research covering the period up to and including the early twelfth century, as well as the real or potential impacts of this research in the public sphere.

Confirmed keynote speakers:

• David Petts, Lecturer in the Archaeology of Northern England, University of Durham
• Edmund Southworth, Director, Manx National Heritage
• Julie Gibson, Lecturer and County Archaeologist for Orkney, University of the Highlands and Islands

Registration from 9am, 10am start and a 4pm finish
£25 adult, £20 student / conc. / Friends of YAT
Ticket price includes morning/afternoon refreshments and lunch

Add to your experience with a VIP wine & cheese reception and private
group tour of JORVIK with the opportunity to see and handle finds
from Coppergate. Ticket upgrade £10 per person. Reception starts at
6pm at JORVIK.
Pre-booking essential:
visit http://www.jorvikbookings.com or call 01904 615505