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:: 27^th 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”.

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About 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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