Celebrating the works of Shakespeare and showcasing unique productions from around the world, York International Festival educates the public on the Bard's work and legacy. Shakespeare has had a huge cultural impact on the world. Phillip Parr is the festival director, who chooses which companies and artists to showcase. So why Shakespeare? "The
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Horrible Histories comes to York
Author Terry Deary has provided us with an iconic book series, Horrible Histories, which was adapted into an iconic tv show and now it’s been turned into an iconic theatre production. York Barbican - Abouzar Cheema Creator of the show, Neal Foster of Birmingham Stage Company, has been running the production
Snickelway Art Trails Revamped
A medieval-inspired art trail has been opened on seven of the city’s alleyways and ginnels, also known as snickelways. This project is part of York Business Improvement District (BID) snickelway rejuvenation plan, to encourageresidents and tourists to explore them. Each Snickelway tells stories of lost churches, marketplaces and craftspeople as Kate Giles, Senior Lecturer at University of York, said:
New Book Tells The Extraordinary History of Micklegate
A new and exciting book, celebrating the history and stories of Micklegate, from Micklegate Bar’s royal entrance down to the Ouse Bridge is out, titled "Micklegate, The Great Street of York." The book was locally written and produced by the Clements Hall Local History Group who have spent the time and care researching the origins
Collision in Yorkshire Dales leads to Police Appeal for information
Police are appealing for information for a collision that occurred between two vehicles resulting in one fatality that occurred last night in the Yorkshire Dales. The incident happened at around 2.40pm on a Sunday night on the B6265 just outside Hawes and resulted in a death. The fatality was a 54-year-old man