York Archaelogical Trust

The prospect of an exciting new dig at York….!

Jan 24, 2021

anniversaries, archaeology, buildings

“Roman Quarter”, covid 19, Eboracum, Hadrian, Jorvik, Roman Britain, Rougier Street, York, York Archaelogical Trust

The York Archaeological Society is hoping that an important new dig in the city is going to attract thousands of tourists. It will be an excavation into the city’s Roman history, and being outdoors will be an advantage in these times of Covid 19 restrictions. This can only be a good thing when so many…
Barley Hall, the Alderman’s House

Sep 12, 2020

archaeology, buildings

Alderman’s House, Barley Hall, Maurice Barley, Priory Nostell House, William Carter, William Snawsell, York, York Archaelogical Trust

There is a Building in York where you can go back in time to 1483. It is situated in the City centre, no 2, Coffee Yard. You may access it from there, or from a small alley in Stonegate. This Building is now known as Barley Hall. The story of this mansion is fascinating, and…
York’s “Viking” tourism is recovering, but not yet for Richard….

Aug 24, 2020

archaeology, buildings, Events

Jorvik, monk Bar, Richard III Experience, York, York Archaelogical Trust

York Archaeological Trust says “….’Limiting admission numbers has probably had the most significant impact on our performance, but we have extended our opening hours at JORVIK Viking Centre throughout the school holidays, opening an hour earlier at 9am and closing at 8pm seven days a week’….” The Viking Centre is able to accommodate the required…
Blind and partially sighted visitors to be catered for at York attraction….

Mar 3, 2018

archaeology, buildings

Barley Hall, disability, Jorvik, Richard II experience, York, York Archaelogical Trust

From the link at the end of this article:- ‘BLIND and partially sighted people will be able to appreciate some of York’s attractions better under a new scheme by York Archaeological Trust (YAT) and York Blind and Partially Sighted Society. ‘Visually impaired inspectors will visit YAT’s centres at Barley Hall, Richard III Experience in Monk…

York Archaelogical Trust

The prospect of an exciting new dig at York….!

Barley Hall, the Alderman’s House

York’s “Viking” tourism is recovering, but not yet for Richard….

Blind and partially sighted visitors to be catered for at York attraction….