Talks
Institute of Continuing Education: Undergraduate Virtual Open Day
Looking to pursue your love of learning, take the next step in your career or take your first steps along a new career path? Join us for our upcoming Undergraduate Virtual Open Day on 21st May, where we’ll delve into the world of undergraduate study at the Institute of Continuing Education
York beneath the Streets: A fortress city in the Roman Empire
Wed 20 March
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Join Thomas Matthews Boehmer as he shines a light on the urban history of York (Eboracum), the most northerly provincial capital of the Roman Empire. By combining the results from new geophysics, recent excavations and older investigations, this talk demonstrates how new stories are constantly emerging from beneath the tarmacadam of one of Britain’s most touristed cities.
This talk showcases some of the findings of Roman York Beneath the Streets, a 3-year research project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
This is a Cambridge Festival event. The event is free but booking is required. The talk will last 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes for questions.
Accessibility:
The room is located on the ground floor
Some seats are accessible via steps
There is space for wheelchair users (please book a wheelchair accessible ticket)
An accessible toilet is available near the room
Light levels will be appropriate for the use of powerpoint
There is no hearing loop
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Website Email: museum@classics.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223330402