History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day.

In this episode, Steve Roskams of York University's Archaeology department explains how an Ice Age glacial moraine made it possible for humans to settle and then for the Romans to arrive and set up a fortress which would become a city.

We are guided by The Spirit of York, embodied by Alison Willis.

This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan.

It’s a Soundstagenorth production.

Further history rabbit holes to chase down:

https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/about-us/

https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/

http://www.starcarr.com/index.html

https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-11/ancient-britain/classroom-resource-people-iron-age-britain

Thanks also to The Durham Ox in Crayke https://thedurhamox.com/ for the magnificent view from their car park.

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