Lectures

The YAS organises a busy schedule of lectures both as a Society and through the special interest Groups. These are held mainly at 'Claremont', from early September through until June. A number of lectures also take place elsewhere in the county.

Events

There are occasional excursions to sites both inside and outside the boundaries of Yorkshire. The Society is also involved in a number of other activities such as the Heritage Weekend, in September, and various book fairs and larger scale events around the county. Social events are organised on an occasional basis.

Publications

There are a number of regular publications. The Yorkshire Archaeological Journal is an annual publication, usually issued in August, which contains a variety of articles and reports, reflecting the work going on in the area and the interests of members of the Society. There is now an index on CD covering Vols 1 - 77 available for purchase. See Publications lists.

The Parish Register Section has been working on the transcribing, indexing and publishing of parish registers from all over Yorkshire and these are published on a regular basis. See Publications lists.

The Record Series includes a number of very important works, including 'Early Yorkshire Charters', records of some of the Yorkshire abbeys, Quarter Session records, tax records and other important records. Again, these are published regularly. See Publications lists.

The Wakefield Court Rolls Series. Wakefield was one of the largest manors in Yorkshire and the Court Rolls provide a great deal of information about the people of Yorkshire, how they lived and the customs and regulations that ruled their lives. Work on these records includes conservation of the original manuscript rolls as well as the on-going transcription of the texts. These are also published on a regular basis. See Publications lists.

Another publication series is the Yorkshire Archaeological Report, a larger report than those included in the Journal. The series is currently standing at four volumes, but more are planned for publication within the near future. Recent volumes include the Seven Barrows volume, Beadlam Roman Villa, Excavations at the vicus at Malton and Rural Settlement and Industry. See Publications lists.

In addition, a number of sections produce annual volumes of work in their own particular field. The Society also produces a newsletter Update three times a year containing news and information and other items of interest to members.There is a librarian and/or an archivist on duty to help visitors every day. There is no need to book when using the library, but researchers must contact the archivist prior to arrival if they wish to use the archive facilities. The archives are not normally open on Saturdays. Those wishing to use Microfiche readers should also book in advance to ensure the availability of a reader.

The Library is staffed mainly by volunteers from the several Sections of the YAS and it would be appreciated if anyone wishing to make contact with specific Sections should do so by leaving a message with The Librarian or his assistants.