Richard III head
The walking tours are open to the public, and have been devised by John Oxley FSA in response to public interest in the identification of the monarch’s remains and as part of the collaborative Richard III: Rumour and Reality project.
Tickets now available for Richard III lecture on Wednesday 26 Feb 7pm – 8:30pm cost £5:00 (incl tea & coffee) Don't miss it!
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Edna Crichton
Amongst many other of her life’s stories, the mini-exhibition will place a spotlight on Edna’s first year as Mayor, which was one of the most traumatic in York’s recent history. On the night of 29 April 1942 the city was hit by one of the Baedeker Raids, when 69 bombs rained down on the city with little warning.
The raid resulted in St Martin’s Church on Coney Street being destroyed and the Guildhall suffered a direct hit – when Edna home at the Mansion House at the time.
The programme of events for Parliament Week, which looks to engage residents with Parliamentary Democracy can be picked up from any City of York Council Library or viewed online
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Before and after the lecture you will have a chance to see the earliest surviving York House Book – the original record of life in York from the period in which Richard was ruling the North of England on behalf of his brother Edward IV. This is a free event but booking is essential. There will be beverages available on the evening. To book a place visit any City of York Library, telephone 01904 55 28 28, or email libraries@york.gov.uk
View the full programme of Parliament Week events.
A unique insight into the play, the history and the myth of Richard III, combined with an opportunity to see the matinee production of the play.
Date Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:30 to 17:30 Cost £85.00 Book now
What is fact and what is fiction in Shakespeare’s famous play? Come and find out more about this infamous “son of York”, and get to grips with the text. Led by Juliet Forster, previously Associate Practitioner at the RSC, and historian Chris Green, participants will learn about the play Richard III, its writing and what sources Shakespeare drew on to create this legendary character.
The day includes some active exploration of the verse, a tour of the set and a ticket to watch the matinee performance of the play. The day will conclude with Q&A after the show. – See more here