All our Our Place: Acomb and Westfield events are free to attend, simply book your place using the buttons below. We particularly encourage booking from Acomb and Westfield residents.
Our Place: Historic Environment Record Workshop
York’s archaeology has been investigated for hundreds of years, from early mapmakers to Victorian scholars, and by modern professionals working on development sites such as York Central. All that work has produced hundreds of books and thousands of records, which are kept in many different archives and museums – if you wanted to learn more, where would you start?
The Historic Environment Record (HER) is the answer. This is the online database of York’s archaeology, managed by the City of York Council. Join us for a free HER workshop with the City Archaeologist for York, Ian Milsted, who will show you how to use the database. Like all databases, the HER is constantly being updated as new things are discovered – explore what it holds for Acomb and Westfield, and where it can be improved.
This engaging workshop is part of the Our Place: Acomb and Westfield programme, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
All are welcome, and no previous knowledge is required.
Acomb Explore Centre – Fri 31 July, 10AM