How York was historically involved and can be active again...

The Hanseatic League was a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe, which flourished from the late 12th century to the 17th century. It was established to protect the economic interests of its members and to facilitate trade across the region, particularly in the Baltic and North Sea areas.

The League was characterised by a network of cities, including prominent members such as Lübeck, Hamburg, and Bremen, which collaborated to promote trade, establish trade routes, and negotiate trade agreements. The Hanseatic League also provided mutual protection against piracy and other threats, and it played a significant role in the economic development of Northern Europe during the Middle Ages!

Join our Zoom talk on Monday 18th November, 19.30, 2024

The talk, presented by York for Europe will be given by William Hamish Stewart, the Hanseatic League Commissioner for England

Hamish will explain more about the history and how it is very relevant to today.

The link to join the Zoom talk on Monday 18th November, 19.30, is here - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87852870976. Just click on it and wait to be admitted; no password is necessary.