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York's Farmers' Market

Wed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014

Festival of Vintage

Sat 26 - Sun 27 Apr 2014

From Yorkshire With Love

Sun 27 Apr 2014

York Festival of Ideas

Thu 12 - Tue 24 Jun 2014

York Early Music Festival 2014

Thu 10 - Sat 19 Jul 2014

York Mystery Plays

Sun 13 Jul 2014

York Events Calendar

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	1 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	2 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	3 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	4 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	5 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	6 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
7 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	8 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	9 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	10 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	11 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	12 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	13 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
14 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	15 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	16 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	17 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	18 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	19 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	20 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
21 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	22 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	23 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	24 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	25 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	26 Festival of Vintage at York RacecourseSat 26 - Sun 27 Apr 2014This is a massive Vintage Festival at York Racecourse. Two days for you to explore all things from the 1930's to the 1960's. Vintage music, dance, vintage clothing, vintage cars, everything to do with vintage York racecourse has it. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	27 Festival of Vintage at York RacecourseSat 26 - Sun 27 Apr 2014This is a massive Vintage Festival at York Racecourse. Two days for you to explore all things from the 1930's to the 1960's. Vintage music, dance, vintage clothing, vintage cars, everything to do with vintage York racecourse has it. From Yorkshire With Love at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 27 Apr 2014Showcasing some of Yorkshire's finest homegrown talent, selling beautiful contemporary crafts, artisan foods, and affordable art; From Yorkshire With Love is THE shopping event you don't want to miss! Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
28 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	29 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	30 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

26 April 2014 to 27 April 2014

Festival of Vintage at York RacecourseSat 26 - Sun 27 Apr 2014This is a massive Vintage Festival at York Racecourse. Two days for you to explore all things from the 1930's to the 1960's. Vintage music, dance, vintage clothing, vintage cars, everything to do with vintage York racecourse has it.

27 April 2014 to 27 April 2014

From Yorkshire With Love at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 27 Apr 2014Showcasing some of Yorkshire's finest homegrown talent, selling beautiful contemporary crafts, artisan foods, and affordable art; From Yorkshire With Love is THE shopping event you don't want to miss!

17 October 2013 to 13 May 2014

Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend.

01 June 2013 to 24 June 2014

Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer.

01 January 2014 to 30 September 2014

York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius.

14 February 2013 to 30 May 2016

The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.

07 November 2013 to 31 December 2016

Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.

07 November 2013 to 31 December 2016

Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

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