Lunchtime Talk:
Letters, By George!
@ York Castle Museum

By George! The Life and Times of George III: Letters

A lecture on the influence of Dr Johnson and his meeting with George III (as recounted in Boswell’s Life).

This talk also focusses on the writings of Gibbon, Goldsmith and Voltaire and the Age of the Enlightenment.

Join David Bagnall, local expert on 18th Century studies and discover how George’s reign witnessed some of the moments and people that shaped Britain and the world.

This is a FREE event: to book , telephone 01904 650333.

Time:
12noon – 1.30pm
Date:
Friday 17th December 2010

To commemorate the 250th anniversary year of the ascendancy of King George III, York Castle Museum is hosting a series of talks exploring various aspects of Georgian Britain throughout 2010.

Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Admission: Children under 16 years FREE, see website for other prices

 

Address:

York Castle Museum

The Eye of York

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 9RY

Tel: 01904 687 687

York Castle Museum on Directory of York
York Castle Museum website

Lunchtime Talk:
Once Upon A Time…
@ York Art Gallery

Lunchtime Talk: Once Upon A Time…

Gaby Lees, assistant curator for arts learning, will be talking about the latest exhibition in the Little Gallery: Once Upon A Time.

Time:
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Date:
Thursday 16th December 2010

All Lunchtime Talks @ York Art Gallery are FREE: No Booking Required

Opening Hours:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm

Admission: FREE to all

 

Address:

York Art Gallery

Exhibition Square

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7EW

Tel: 01904 687 687

York Art Gallery on Directory of York
York Art Gallery website

Lunchtime Talk:
Christmas Cards
@ York Castle Museum

Curator’s Talk: Christmas Cards

All lunchtime talks are free (aside from usual admission charge), no need to book.

Time:
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Date:
Wednesday 15th December 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Admission: Children under 16 years FREE, see website for other prices

 

Address:

York Castle Museum

The Eye of York

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 9RY

Tel: 01904 687 687

York Castle Museum on Directory of York
York Castle Museum website

Lunchtime Talk:
Yorkshire History
@ Yorkshire Museum

Curator’s Talk: A Brief History Of Yorkshire

All lunchtime talks are free (aside from usual admission charge), no need to book.

Time:
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Date:
Tuesday 7th December 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Gardens
Monday – Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm
(from late March until late October the gardens open later into the evening)
The Gardens are closed on the mornings of Royal Salute ceremonies.

Observatory
Every Saturday, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Admission: Visit website for prices, buy one ticket for YEAR-LONG entry
Entry to the Gardens is FREE
Entry to the Observatory is FREE
 

 

Address:

Yorkshire Museum

Exhibition Square

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7EW

Tel: 01904 687 687

Yorkshire Museum on Directory of York
Yorkshire Museum website

Activities for All Ages:
A Victorian Christmas
@ York Castle Museum

Christmas Workshop: A Victorian Christmas

Many of today’s Christmas traditions began with the Victorians.

Using manuals and magazine from the time, help York Castle Museum prepare for a Victorian celebration, from table laying and tableware to exploring popular gifts, music and foods.

Help your Christmas go with a bang by making your own Victorian-inspired cracker!

Time:
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Date:
Saturday 4th December 2010

£5 per person. To book a place, telephone 01904 650333.

Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Admission: Children under 16 years FREE, see website for other prices

 

Address:

York Castle Museum

The Eye of York

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 9RY

Tel: 01904 687 687

York Castle Museum on Directory of York
York Castle Museum website

Archaeology:
Finds Day
@ Yorkshire Museum

Finds Day

Bring along your archaeological finds and get help and advice with identifying them from Yorkshire Museum and Gardens’ staff from the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Time:
10.00am – 1.00pm
Date:
Saturday 4th December 2010

The Portable Antiquities Scheme was set up in 1997 to record information about finds made by members of the public, many of whom are metal detector users. In return, the public get expert help in identifying their finds.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Gardens
Monday – Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm
(from late March until late October the gardens open later into the evening)
The Gardens are closed on the mornings of Royal Salute ceremonies.

Observatory
Every Saturday, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Admission: Visit website for prices, buy one ticket for YEAR-LONG entry
Entry to the Gardens is FREE
Entry to the Observatory is FREE
 

 

Address:

Yorkshire Museum

Exhibition Square

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7EW

Tel: 01904 687 687

Yorkshire Museum on Directory of York
Yorkshire Museum website

Craft Workshop:
Stained Glass
@ Yorkshire Museum

Workshop: Stained Glass

Ann Sotheran will lead you through all the processes needed to create your own piece of stained glass.

Be inspired by the beautiful examples in the museum.

Price: £20 per person + £5 for materials

Booking: Call 01904 554277 or email adult.education@york.gov.uk

Time:
10.00am – 3.30pmpm
Date:
Saturday 11th December 2010

All materials are included in the price unless otherwise stated @ Yorkshire Museum Workshops

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Gardens
Monday – Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm
(from late March until late October the gardens open later into the evening)
The Gardens are closed on the mornings of Royal Salute ceremonies.

Observatory
Every Saturday, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Admission: Visit website for prices, buy one ticket for YEAR-LONG entry
Entry to the Gardens is FREE
Entry to the Observatory is FREE
 

 

Address:

Yorkshire Museum

Exhibition Square

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7EW

Tel: 01904 687 687

Yorkshire Museum on Directory of York
Yorkshire Museum website

Lunchtime Talk:
Dinosaurs
@ Yorkshire Museum

Curator’s Talk: Walking in the Footprints of Dinosaurs

All lunchtime talks are free (aside from usual admission charge), no need to book.

Time:
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Date:
Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 10.00am – 5.00pm

Gardens
Monday – Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm
(from late March until late October the gardens open later into the evening)
The Gardens are closed on the mornings of Royal Salute ceremonies.

Observatory
Every Saturday, 11.30am – 2.30pm

Admission: Visit website for prices, buy one ticket for YEAR-LONG entry
Entry to the Gardens is FREE
Entry to the Observatory is FREE
 

 

Address:

Yorkshire Museum

Exhibition Square

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7EW

Tel: 01904 687 687

Yorkshire Museum on Directory of York
Yorkshire Museum website

A History of Cooking:
Cauldron Cookery
@ York Castle Museum

Lecture: Cauldron Cookery

In the past many households did all their cooking on an open hearth.

Find out about what equipment was used and what foods were cooked.

How do you get meat, two veg and a pudding all cooking in the same pot at the same time?

Time:
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Date:
Tuesday 23rd November 2010

£5 per person (includes light refreshments). To book a place, telephone 01904 650333.

Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 9.30am – 5.00pm

Admission: Children under 16 years FREE, see website for other prices

 

Address:

York Castle Museum

The Eye of York

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 9RY

Tel: 01904 687 687

York Castle Museum on Directory of York
York Castle Museum website

Time: 7.00pm

The Micklegate Singers present a concert at the Minster, there will be a charge for this event.

 

Address:

 

York Minster

Church House

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7JN

 
 

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York Minster Tickets
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