Events

Illustrated Talks

From September to April there is a programme of illustrated talks, one a month, held in Helmsley. These are on a wide range of topics, mostly concerning the archaeology and history of the local area. During the summer months, a series of visits is arranged, often to sites which have featured in the previous winter’s programme.

Venue: The Committee Room, North Yorkshire Moors National Parks offices, Helmsley, YO62 5BP

7.30 pm start all welcome, no booking required Members of HAHS free, £3 suggested donation for non-members

Winter Programme 2025-26

19th Sep 2025 – Raiding the Bank; Community Archaeology & History at Sutton Bank by Steve Collison

17th Oct 2025 – Peopling Helmsley Castle by Dr Will Wyeth

21st Nov 2025 – Jet Mines in the North Yorks Moors by Chris Twigg

16th Jan 2026 – Thornborough Henges by Christine Clarke

20th Feb 2026 – Second World War bombing decoys, with reference to Sneaton Moors, North Yorkshire by Ed Dennison

20th Mar 2026 – A Medieval Bercarie at Rievaulx by James Lyall

17th Apr 2026 – The Rattus Project, University of York