The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society has arranged another short series of summer lectures to be held online via Zoom during August. The lectures are free and open to all but require individual booking in advance. Details of each lecture is given below, with the booking information. The Zoom links for the lectures will be sent to all registrants a day or two before the event takes place.
Lecture 3
Thursday 15th August 2024 at 7.30 pm
When the American War of Independence came to the Yorkshire Coast
James and Kim Hodgson
The famous Battle of Flamborough Head took place off the Yorkshire Coast on 23rd September 1779 and is one of the most celebrated naval actions in US history despite its relatively small size. For over 100 years the Americans have been winning the propaganda war, claiming their hero, John Paul Jones - "father of the US Navy" - was the clear winner. However the British, despite losing both escort ships, saved the convoy from being captured by the enemy. Newspapers at the time reported their actions were, “with the utmost courage and spirit and with that dogged tenacity which has always been the characteristic of the British sea man”. So mission accomplished.
James and Kim Hodgson, members of Yorkshire Coast 1779, residents of Filey and lovers of local history, will explain what was happening in the world then, how the battle unfolded and its aftermath. And then you can decide if there is more nuance to this battle than previously thought!
To register for lecture 3 of the YAHS Summer Lecture Series please use the following link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/yahs/t-qjqqlvq