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The cold war bunker opens its doors
This month English Heritage is marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with a series of special events at the York Cold War Bunker.
Once: The real life Guinea Pig
When I saw York Theatre Royal were putting on The Guinea Pig Club; a play about early plastic surgery for…
Introducing “The Friends of York Walls”
York’s Bar Walls are the finest and most complete of any town in England. At two miles, they are also…
Time Team is in town (sort of)
Research by University of York archaeologists at one of the UK’s most important Early Mesolithic sites is to be highlighted by the Channel 4 programme Time Team.
Richard III badge bought by Yorkshire Museum
Generosity of the public and organisations makes sure the badge stays in Yorkshire.
National Trust Opens Doors for Free
This Saturday 8 September, the National Trust is opening its doors for free across the country as part of Heritage Open Day.
The advancement of Crapper’s masterpiece
Today Bill Gates has launched a campaign to “Reinvent the Toilet Fair”. With this in mind we take a look at the historic toilet tour of York.
Stone and Status: York’s Architectural History
York’s architectural history through stone and status.
Trains of Thought at the National Railway Museum
As part of their new exhibition, the National Railway Museum is looking for thoughts, anecdotes and memories related to the old railways
Home of Noel Terry prepares to open
One of York’s hidden gems is set to open its doors for the first time this summer, telling the story of one of the city’s most famous sons.
Remembering the Battle of Fulford
1066 is one of those dates in history that is etched onto the public brain and one of the principal points of historical fact retained from years of school history lessons. Yet, for many, 1066 will be equated with the epic Battle of Hastings…
More investigations at the Royal Armouries
The director general of the Royal Armouries, the UK’s national collection of arms and armour in Leeds, Jonathon Riley, has been suspended on full play while there is an ongoing review of “issues raised by auditors”.
Celebrating 150 years of the Rowntree’s empire
This month CHOCOLATE – York’s Sweet Story is working with Nestlé to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Rowntree’s in York on 1 July 1862.
The Romans Who Shaped Britain
Sam Moorhead, the National Finds Advisor for Iron Age and Roman coins in the Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure…
1914: When The World Changed Forever
As well as being the year of the outbreak of World War One, 1914 was the year of changing values….
Glamour, Guns and Slums
Glamorous goods, Guns, and life in the poverty stricken slums step foot into the contrasting worlds of Victorian York.
