SYMPOSIUM Programme Introduction and Chair, Professor Andy Marvin, MEng, PhD, FREng, IEEE Life Fellow Cayley “A Curious Man”, Dr Mary Jones, FRCPCH, Biographer “An Aeronautical Engineer Ahead of his Time”, Stephen Blee, C.Eng MRAeS, Aeronautical Engineer “Sir George Cayley as …
This year the Aesthetica Film Festival is launching a new way for York residents to get involved. It’s called York Days. This is your opportunity to attend the festival and soak up as many films as you can. There are …
An excellent programme of speakers, ranging from JPP’s early life, through to the Restoration of York Cemetery Chapel. Day tickets £10, includes tea & coffeee, lunch provided at an additional £10 per person. Please contact the Cemetery office to book, …
Buildings are open at different times during the weekend so do check the online programme or the printed programme from the Tourist Information Office in Parliament Street. https://york-unlocked.org.uk/visitor-information The YPS Lodge is open on Saturday only. Events include: “The Big …
An exciting new exhibition ‘Mary Anning Rocks’ will celebrate the inspiring story of the renowned palaeontologist. Best known for discovering Jurassic marine fossils in Lyme Regis on the south western coast of England, this family friendly display will introduce Mary …
There are many online and in person events bookable online: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2023/ Plenty of room at the 14th June lecture in the Yorkshire Museum on “A Story in Stone: from York to Oxford” with Dr Nina Morgan at 7pm. YPS members …
The York events are held from Monday 22nd May to Wednesday 24th May in pubs and cafes. Venues include “The Winning Post” on Bishopthorpe Road, the “Fulford Arms” and “Spark”. Each evening can be booked online at £5 per event …
Members of Glasgow Royal Philosophical Society invite YPS members to join them on their Newcastle and Durham study tour. Option 1: Durham Cathedral private visit and Dinner. Tuesday 9 May We can accommodate a small number of additional people on …
At the end of November the winner of the 2022 prize was announced as Dr Henry Gee for his book “A (Very) Short History of Life” published by Pan Macmillan About the book A (Very) Short History of Life is …
Today YPS Members are enjoying the Society’s 200th birthday with a Bicentenary Dinner in York Mansion House. On the blog you can read how the Society began on 7th December 1822 at James Atkinson’s house on Lendal, York; who with …
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