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  • An Accessible Tour of Micklegate

    An Accessible Tour of Micklegate

    This walking tour of Micklegate is led by MA student Emma Knutzen, whose research looks at York’s public and social history. As part of her degree, she is trialling a […]

  • Why we should take pride in York’s paving

    Why we should take pride in York’s paving

    ANDREW MORRISON sheds light on the history beneath our feet – and why we should continue to take pride in the city’s paving.   WALK anywhere in York’s city centre and […]

  • Statement on the death of our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Kent

    Statement on the death of our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Kent

    York Civic Trust is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Kent.  As Patron of the Trust since 1966, the Duchess offered decades of steadfast […]

  • Work with us at Fairfax House

    Work with us at Fairfax House

    York Civic Trust is looking to recruit two part-time front of house roles to welcome visitors to our historic house museum, Fairfax House, in the centre of York. Reviews of […]

  • Staying on the write track; York’s bookshops over the centuries

    Staying on the write track; York’s bookshops over the centuries

    Approved plans are set to turn the former Tourist Information building on Museum Street into a Topping & Company bookstore. Set to be “the country’s largest independent bookshop”, it’s quite […]

  • York’s historic coat of arms: time for a modern redesign?

    York’s historic coat of arms: time for a modern redesign?

    Is it time to redesign York’s coat of arms – and what would we put in it? Putting you on the spot, can you recall the details of York’s coat […]

  • Cries of York and Music of a Different Era

    Cries of York and Music of a Different Era

    7.00pm, Thursday 20 November Friargate Quaker Meeting House

  • A Visit to Merchant Taylors’ Hall

    A Visit to Merchant Taylors’ Hall

    2.00pm, Tuesday 18 November Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark

  • The Life and Work of Hugh Murray

    The Life and Work of Hugh Murray

    2.30pm, Wednesday 5 November Castlegate Hub, Fairfax House

  • A Tour of St Peter’s School

    A Tour of St Peter’s School

    2.30pm, Tuesday 21 October Meeting point: Reception at St Peter’s, Bootham

  • Our Great Railway Heritage

    Our Great Railway Heritage

    7.00pm, Thursday 16 October Friargate Quaker Meeting House

  • Elly Fiorentini in Conversation

    Elly Fiorentini in Conversation

    6.30pm, Tuesday 14 October Friargate Quaker Meeting House

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