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17 Oct

The Ryedale Roman Hoard

The Yorkshire Museum has just announced its acquisition of the Ryedale Roman Hoard and hopes to display it when the Museum reopens in Spring. The three bronzes and plumb bob in the hoard date from the later 2nd century AD …

4 Jul

Yorkshire Museum Re-Opening from 9th July 2021

The Yorkshire Museum re-opens on Friday 9th July for pre booked visits. The world-famous late 16th century portrait of Richard III will go on display at the Yorkshire Museum as part of a new exhibition, in summer 2021. The loan …

8 Jun

Grinling Gibbons in the Workshop 7pm on 15th June

Grinling Gibbons in the Workshop This spring, we’re exploring craft and conservation related to the work of Grinling Gibbons, in partnership with the Grinling Gibbons Society. In the last talk of the series, chaired by Lee Prosser, master carver Alan …

29 May

York Festival of Ideas 2021

The 10th Festival launches on Tuesday 8th June and continues to Sunday 20th June. Under the banner of “Infinite Horizons” there is a diverse and spectacular programme of over 150 free online and in-person events. Festival of Ideas 2021 website …

13 May

Pint of Science Tuesday 18th May online York Event 7pm to 8pm

From Atoms to Galaxies: the Circus Act of Gravity The invisible & mysterious force of gravity is all around us and affects everything from atoms to galaxies. Tonight we look at scientific discovery using the medium of circus. Click on …

8 Apr

Grinling Gibbons: Crafting a place in history (YCCC Talk on Zoom)

Grinling Gibbons: Crafting a place in history. Talk on 13th April at 7pm see details below: Grinling Gibbons, legendary artist, sculptor, craftsman, and the greatest carver in British history died on 3 August 1721. Over the past 300 years, he …

22 Jan

York Talks 2021 now available online

For the first time in its history the University of York’s “York Talks” were delivered entirely online on 13th January 2021. Catch up on any talks you missed on the following link: York Talks 2021

14 Oct

CBA Festival of Archaeology Part II takes place from October 24th to 1st November

Online events include a webinar with the Bamburgh Castle Research project on October 25th. This “Bamburgh Castle: digs, dirt and discoveries” event will explore the discoveries at the Castle and its environs over the last 20 years. Bamburgh Castle CBA …

28 Aug

Pint of Science Virtual Events 7th to 11th September 2020

We’ll talk to different researchers about their discoveries and their lives in this virtual Festival. Grab a drink, join the chat or ask questions via the comments. Monday to Thursday at 6.00pm, 7.30pm and 9.00pm (UK time): Live shows will …

7 Jul

Council for British Archaeology. Festival of Archaeology. July 11th to 19th 2020

Join the Council for British Archaeology as they launch the 2020 Festival of Archaeology digitally with a full day of online activity. Throughout the day they will be offering four online sessions in keeping with this year’s theme – climate …