Discovering York's City Walls Barry Crump
Event details
York's city walls are often understood as medieval defences, surviving as part of the modern city after Victorian repairs. The truth is far more complicated - and much more interesting.
Archaeologist Barry Crump of the University of York reveals how the city’s walls had a wide range of uses linked with everyday life, from trade and taxes to industry and animals. Join Barry to learn about the walls’ rich history and discover how each part has its own story to tell.
Image credit: Simon Mattam (Friends of York Walls)
About the speaker
Barry Crump is an unusual archaeologist, with an eclectic mixture of interests and experience. He has studied Philosophy, English Literature and Archaeology and worked within many aspects of heritage, from archaeological excavation and finds to museums, outreach and research.
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