Courses/Groups
Queens Mill Archaeology and History Group, Castleford. Friday 10am - 12 noon
Jon currently leads regular courses on Friday mornings in Castleford. These are discussion led meetings based on a monthly theme which is agreed upon by the group itself. Jon prepares a presentation around the topic of the day and encourages questions and discussions about it in a seminar type approach to learning.
Recent themes have included:
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The History of the South Bank of the Aire in Castleford,
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Slavery
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The History of social care
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The Knights Templar
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Deserted Medieval Villages
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Viking Yorkshire
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Battlefield Archaeology
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Introduction to Archaeology
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The Romans
Attendance is payable monthly at £5 per session
Please get in touch if you're interested in coming along.
York Down Syndrome Support Group - Post 16 Archaeology and History Club
Jon facilitates this new monthly group for young people who have learning disabilities/difficulties in York. Meetings usually take place at the home of a YDSSG member on Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 3.30pm - usually the second Friday of the month. The group decide upon the subject that they would like to learn about.