TOUR CODE:
YORK-27
TOUR CODE:
YORK-27
Discover the multiple 'layers' that make up this stunning ancient city, from its earliest Roman origins through its Viking past to the medieval and Georgian eras. Our tour will explore a selection of key sites that will illuminate York's rich, multifaceted past.
Tour Director

Ailsa Mainman
Tour Director Ailsa Mainman, BA, MSc, PhD, is a freelance archaeologist and writer based in York. Much of her career was spent at York Archaeological Trust, working initially on Viking Age discoveries, which led to the famous Jorvik Viking Centre, before moving onto Anglo-Saxon material. As Assistant Director, she oversaw various research and publications, before leaving to write Anglo-Saxon York and pursue a freelance career. Ailsa has worked on various excavations in Europe and lectured on tours throughout the Viking world. She is also an Honorary Visiting Fellow at the Department of Archaeology, University of York and a Research Associate at York Archaeological Trust.
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