28th April 2023

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join local historian Adam White on a journey to Ilkley's Roman past. Learn about the fascinating rediscovery of the Verbeia Stone and how it links to William Camden's Britannia in the early 1600s. Discover the role of William Middelton, the local squire, in preserving the artefact and making a copy of the altar. Both stones are now displayed side-by-side in the Manor House. Don't miss this intriguing talk!

In-person tickets are available for £3 via the Box Office or this link (a booking fee is payable on Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-morning-the-rediscovery-of-ilkleys-roman-past-tickets-523675987977.

The live stream is free - sign up for your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-morning-the-rediscovery-of-ilkleys-roman-past-live-streaming-tickets-523678966887.

Arrive at the Manor House at 10:15 am so you can relax with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Log in early at home if you are live streaming to avoid a delay in being admitted to the talk.