The lost Kingdom of Elmet
Dave Weldrake
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 within West Yorkshire, £50 plus expenses outside West Yorkshire
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 27th July 2023
- Tagged:
- Dark Ages | West Yorkshire
This talk focuses on the area now known as West and South Yorkshire after the withdrawal of the Roman Army and before the coming of the Saxons. It uses information from archaeology, myth and historical texts to shed light on what has been referred to as the “Celtic Twilight”.
Views: 459 | Enquiries: 0About Dave Weldrake
I have spent most of my working life in West Yorkshire. At various times I have been a teacher, a historian, and the Education an Outreach Coordinator for the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service. I now spend my time researching history and folklore topics with a view to bringing them to a wider audience via talks, walks and articles on the internet.
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