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Karen Adams

Location: York, Yorkshire
About me...

I am an archaeologist and historian. I grew up in York and became very interested in the history of that city. I love looking at old maps and seeing how the area has changed, and which historical gems still survive.
I started working in archaeology on an excavation in York in the mid 1980’s, and by 2000 I had moved into the East Riding area.
Archaeological work has allowed me to excavate sites of many different periods, from Iron Age to modern, discovering items left behind by the people who lived and worked in those areas generations ago.
This work and personal research of York’s history, allows me to continue creating new talks which will be added here.

About my Talks...

My talks cover a wide range of topics within the history and archaeology subjects, and include archaeological methods, archaeological discoveries, general history of villages, towns etc, artefacts and even topics such as criminals and executions, Clifford’s Tower, female archaeologists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Most talks are c.45mins to 1 hour in length, illustrated by powerpoint presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
Where possible I will use equipment at venue, but do have a laptop and projector, and would need white wall or screen to project onto.

Fee:

My is £60 + travelling expenses which will be calculated at time of booking.

My Contact Details:
Phone:

01430427898

07811877 469

Email:

pastsearch@hotmail.com

View Talks by Karen Adams

Welham Bridge Area

This talk looks at the history of the Welham Bridge and some of the archaeological discoveries, including settlements, boats, industry and moated sites.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Stratigraphy and Archaeological Dating Methods

What is Stratigraphy and how do archaeologists use this to determine the order of historical events which have taken place on each site?

Plus what are the different methods used to date object and therefore help to date features and sites (Includes: Carbon-14, Dendrochronology and archaeomagnetic.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Roman York

This talk takes you on a journey through York discovering the evidence for the building of a fortress in 71AD and the military presence through to 410AD. A civilian area was also built here (colonia) in the part of Britannia known as of Eboracum.

Find out how each new archaeological discovery helps us to understand more about the people who lived in this area almost 2000 years ago.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Moated Sites in East Yorkshire

What is a moated site?

This talk looks at some of the known moated sites in East Yorkshire, identified through archaeological work, or aerial photography.
Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

York Minster Fires: Part 1 - Fires of 741 to 1829.....

Most people will have heard about the fire which destroyed the roof of the South Transept in 1984 but there have been several others before that date.

This talk comes in three parts.

Part 1 – Fires of 741 to 1829:

This talk mainly focuses on the fire of 1829, when Jonathan Martin set fire to the Choir of York Minster, destroying the roof and interior furniture.  Find out why Jonathan Martin started the fire, the endeavours to quell the flames and the restoration work.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

York Minster Fires: Part 2 - The 1840 Fire......

Most people will have heard about the fire which destroyed the roof of the South Transept in 1984 but there have been several others before that date.

This talk comes in three parts.

Part 2 – The 1840 Fire

Only 11 years after the fire of 1829 in the eastern end of the Minster, fire broke out in 1840, destroying the roof and furniture of the Nave.  Find out how this fire was caused, the endeavours to quell the flames and the restoration work.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

York Minster Fires: Part 3 - 1909 and 1984 Fires.....

Most people will have heard about the fire which destroyed the roof of the South Transept in 1984 but there have been several others before that date.  This talk comes in three parts.

Part 3 – 1909 and 1984 Fires:

This talk mainly focuses on the fire of 1984 when the roof the South Transept was destroyed. Find out how this fire was caused, the endeavours to quell the flames and the restoration work.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Iron Age Settlements in East Yorkshire

With the use of geophysical surveys and LIDAR as well as archaeological excavations, more Iron Age settlements are being discovered every year.

This talk takes a tour of some of the sites recently discovered in East Yorkshire.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Maps of East Yorkshire

How has East Yorkshire been portrayed by the cartographers?
This talk takes a look at some of the cartographers who were producing maps of the area from the medieval times to the present day.

Including Joan Blaeu, Thomas Jefferys and Owen Jones.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Clifford's Tower

This talk takes you through the historical journey of this area in York, from the Roman cemetery, the building of the mound and first wooden tower by the Normans, through to the walled prison buildings, some of which have become part of the Castle Museum.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Castles of East Yorkshire

What defines a castle?

Find out about some of the castles in East Yorkshire or are some follies?

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Petuaria to Brough

This talk takes you through the historical journey of the Romans building a fort on the side of the Humber in East Yorkshire, which they knew as Petuaria, to the testing of aircraft during WWI.

 

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Eboracum to York

Discover how the city of York has developed from its Roman origins to the present day.

The Romans established a fortress on an area of land between two rivers, the Foss and Ouse. It would have originally been built in timber, to be later replaced by a stronger more permanent stone structure. A civilian area (Colonia) was built on the opposite bank of the River Ouse, and although little of the fortress and colonia survives above ground today, archaeology has provided the opportunity to take a glimpse at how people lived and worked during this period of the city’s history.

This presentation also guides you through the consecutive periods (Saxon, Viking, Norman etc) through to the present day. Looking at the archaeological discoveries and the hidden secrets still to be found amongst the buildings.

Length of talk – 1 hour

A Sitting Down Walk Around York City Walls - Take a walk around the walls without moving from your seat!

York City Walls cover a distance of approx. 2.5 miles and this talk allows you to discover the history of these defences, from the Roman Fortress and Colonia walls, the walls of the medieval period and the Victorian restoration.

We will also step off the walls at various points to take a look at some the interesting buildings on the way round.

Length of Talk: Approx. 2 hours

A Day In the Life Of An Archaeologist

Discover the work of an archaeological contractor from planning to report writing.

There is a lot more to archaeology than just the digging on site.

Find out the processes of deciding where to dig, the different methods of revealing the archaeology, identifying different features and artefacts, environmental sampling, through to that final report/publication.

Examples are taken from sites in York, Yorkshire and the East Riding.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Archaeology Along the A63 

Looking at the section of road between Howden and Hull this presentation takes a look at discoveries of archaeological work have helped to understand how the landscape looked and how people lived particularly in the Iron Age and Roman periods.  Their settlements, burials, crafts and industry.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Trials and Executions at York

Discover where the gallows of York once stood, and find out about some of the criminals whose trials took place in this city, and for those found guilty – their executions.

Some you will have heard of, such as Dick Turpin and Sir Robert Aske, others, although perhaps known at the time, their fame did not last through history quite so well, such as John Bartendale.

Where possible, additional slides will be added for criminals from the village/city associated with the venue of the group booking this presentation.

What did the Iron Age Leave (for us to find)

Find out what evidence of the Iron Age occupation has been revealed by archaeological excavations, particularly in Yorkshire and the East Riding.

How does each new site and discovery help us to understand how these people lived, fought, travelled, constructed ‘roads’ and buildings, their trade and leisure.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

What did the Romans Leave (for us to find)

Find out what evidence of the Roman occupation has been revealed by archaeological excavations, particularly in Yorkshire and the East Riding.

How does each new site and discovery help us to understand how these people lived, fought, travelled, constructed roads and buildings, their trade and leisure.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

What did the Vikings Leave (for us to find)

Find out what evidence of the Vikings occupation has been revealed by archaeological excavations, particularly in Yorkshire and the East Riding.

How does each new site and discovery help us to understand how these people lived, fought, travelled, constructed roads and buildings, their trade and leisure.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

What did the Normans Leave (for us to find)

Find out what evidence of the Norman occupation has been revealed by archaeological excavations, particularly in Yorkshire and the East Riding.

How does each new site and discovery help us to understand how these people lived, fought, travelled, constructed roads and buildings, their trade and leisure.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

What did the Medieval Period Leave (for us to find)

Find out what evidence of the Medieval period has been revealed by archaeological excavations, particularly in Yorkshire and the East Riding.

How does each new site and discovery help us to understand how these people lived, fought, travelled, constructed roads and buildings, their trade and leisure.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Lendal Bridge

Find out about the story behind one of the bridges which crosses over the River Ouse in York.  From the first Roman crossing, the ferry, to the original bridge design, its collapse and the new design which stands today.

Clues above the Eyeline

As we hurry through the streets of York, as a visitor or resident we may miss the hidden secrets above us.  This presentation takes a look at some of those gems, including elephants, fire insurance shields and cats.

Clues at Foot Level

 As we hurry through the streets of York, as a visitor or resident we may miss the hidden secrets above us.  This presentation takes a look at some of those gems.

York Through the Eyes of the Historians

As York has developed through the centuries and the buildings have been demolished to be replace by new ones, the historians and antiquarians have recorded these changes.

This presentation takes a look at York through their eyes, including Francis Drake, William Hargroves, William Etty and George Benson.

Glass Bottles

An opportunity to find out about some of the glass bottles which have been found during archaeological excavations in East Yorkshire and how they help to date the pits etc they are found in.  It is also interesting to see how far these bottles have travelled, are they from local breweries or those further afield?

York Railway

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about York Railway

This talk follows the history of the railway in York. From the humble beginnings as a makeshift wooden shack, the building of a station within the walled area of York, with a hotel adjoining, to the structure still used today outside the city walls.

This new mode of transport of the 19th century allowed visitors to travel to York.

We will also look at some of the archaeological work carried out in the areas concerning the station buildings, past and present.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

19th Century Lendal, York

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about 19th Century Lendal, York

Who lived in Lendal during the 19th century and what trades did they work in?

This talk looks at the residents of each property in Lendal during the 19th century and their occupations. Compiled from research of trade directories and other documents of that period.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

19th Century Blake Street, York

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about 19th Century Blake Street, York

Who lived in Blake Street during the 19th century and what trades did they work in?

This talk looks at the residents of each property in Blake Street during the 19th century and their occupations. Compiled from research of trade directories and other documents of that period.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

Restoration of York City Walls

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about Restoration of York City Walls

In the early 1800’s the medieval walls surrounding York, were almost destroyed. They had not been needed for defensive purposes for some time and had been neglected and un-repaired.

This talk takes a look at the decision to save these city walls instead of having them fully removed. The people who campaigned for their restoration and making them available for resident and visitor to walk on.

We will also look at the reopening of the section between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar.

Also available as Virtual Talk

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

The 1948 Plan for York

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about The 1948 Plan for York

Following World War 2, a Regeneration Plan was proposed for the city in 1948.

This talk looks at each aspect of this proposal and discover which were carried out and those which were not.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

The Forest of Galtres

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about The Forest of Galtres

The Forest of Galtres, one of the Royal Forests in Medieval times, extended northwards from York. This talk looks at the history of this forest, from as early as the Roman occupation of Eboracum (York), the boundaries in 1300’s, through to for its division and enclosure in 1770.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

The Rowntree Family & York

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about The Rowntree Family

Find out how this family went from the grocery business to establishing one of the best known sweet manufacturers, and taking a look at the places around York connected with them.

Length of Talk: Approx. 1 hour

Also available as Virtual Talk

Yorkshire Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition 1866

Public Speaker Karen Adams from Yorkshire talks about The Yorkshire Fine Arts Exhibition of1866

In the Autumn of 1865 the decision was made to hold an Exhibition of Works of Art and Industry in York. A suitable site was obtained, and the building commenced on March 15th 1866. The exhibition opened in July 1866.
This zoom talk takes you on a tour of the exhibition – a look at the purpose built building, and some of the local companies such as Rowntree, the Victoria Foundry and shop owners, as well as those from around the UK and the world, such as Singer, who had exhibition stalls to show their merchandise and manufacturing techniques.

Also a look at some of the art work from artists such as William Etty, John Bell, William Overend Geller and George Morland.

Talk Length: up to 2 hours

Also available as Virtual Talk

York WW2 Air Raids

During World War 2 York was subjected to 10 air raid attacks.

Many areas of the city were targeted on these raids, causing varying degrees of damage, from minor fires to complete destruction of properties, and in some cases, loss of life.

This talk looks at each raid, the areas hit and the people affected.

NB: The Baedeker raid is mentioned but a separate talk will discuss this raid in fuller detail.

Talk Length: Up to 2 hours

Also available as Virtual Talk

MY WALKING TOURS

For groups who are able to get into York, walking tours are also available.  These can be adapted to your group’s requirements: eg: specific period or interest.

Cost of Walking Tours: £5 per person.

MY WORKSHOPS

Workshops/courses are also available for those wishing to know more about the archaeological methods/techniques.  It is preferable if they are booked for at least two hours in length, in order to discuss the subject(s) thoroughly.

Cost of Workshops: £50 for first two hour plus any travelling expenses outside 15 mile zone (as above) plus £10 for each hour thereafter.  In most cases equipment required would be provided.

For more information please visit my website
Karen Adams Contact Details:
Phone:

01430427898

07811877 469

Email:

pastsearch@hotmail.com

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