Nathan Drake, The New Terrace Walk, York (1756)

York, York Art Gallery

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York is one of the oldest cities in England and truly reflects 2000 years of English history. The city has within its streets and walls a vast heritage of living culture, largely unspoilt. For much of its history, York has justified its proud boast to be “the Second City of England” for it has often played a central role in English history. In fact it has at many times performed the role of a “capital”, whether political, economic, cultural, military, or religious.

A History of York will recreate the exciting epochs and the memorable phases in the city’s life, by which it has been transformed from northern capital of the Roman Empire to its present status as tourist capital. It sees the past through the buildings that remain to distinguish the city today as well as the big personalities who have left their mark on the city’s history.

10 weeks, Thursday 10 June - Thursday 12 August (incl.)

1.       Eboracum: York begins

2.       Anglian and Viking York

3.       The Norman Conquest

4.       Minster, monasteries, and churches

5.       Late medieval York

6.       Tudor York: Reformation and rebellion

7.       The Civil War and the Siege of York

8.       Leisure capital: York in the Georgian era

9.       Trains, confectionery, and philanthropy

10.   The modern city

RJW F202105

£60 (individual registration); £80 (for two people on the same screen). To register, please complete this form.