Heritage

PHOENIX at York Minster tells the story of the 1984 fire

PICTURES: Stunning sound and light show tells story of 1984 York Minster fire

The Sealed Knot is the UK's oldest re-enactment society

The Sealed Knot is the UK's oldest re-enactment society

Major attraction near York turns back clock to critical moment in nation’s history

The stone arches at 79 Fulford Road prior to recent demolition. Image: York Press.

The stone arches at 79 Fulford Road prior to recent demolition. Image: York Press.

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York's historic theatre arches - why they are important and make us smile

'Twilight Walls' runs over two evenings in October

'Twilight Walls' runs over two evenings in October

Rare chance for visitors to access world-famous York landmark after dusk

Wreath layers walk up to the North Eastern Railway War Memorial in Station Rise during a Remembrance Service. Picture: Mike Tipping

Wreath layers walk up to the North Eastern Railway War Memorial in Station Rise during a Remembrance Service. Picture: Mike Tipping

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Bid to clean historic York war memorial after years of protest gets the go-ahead

Staff outside the hotel

Staff outside the hotel

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Top York hotel relaunches with a nod to historic past

All Saints Church in North Street

All Saints Church in North Street

Four-year major restoration work to York city centre church complete

The time capsule burial

The time capsule burial

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IN PICTURES: Time capsule buried to honour iconic York factory

Dame Judi Dench, from York, who was the subject of BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?

Dame Judi Dench, from York, who was the subject of BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?

Who do you think you are? Find out more with the York Family History Society

Unidentified corrosive spill on a historic document in the city's archive. Image from Explore York

Unidentified corrosive spill on a historic document in the city's archive. Image from Explore York

Flood, fire and pigeon poo: some of the risks facing historic York archive

Town Cryer Ben Fry with the Civic Party outside Mansion House

Town Cryer Ben Fry with the Civic Party outside Mansion House

IN PICTURES: Sheriff's pub crawl of York raises £1,500 for mayoral charities

James Mason, David Colthup of York Minster, Alex McCallion and Sarah Czarnecki

James Mason, David Colthup of York Minster, Alex McCallion and Sarah Czarnecki

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York set for major new festival to showcase city

Hospitium in York framed through Lendal Bridge by Isaac Savage. This month's winning photo from the Press Camera Club

Hospitium in York framed through Lendal Bridge by Isaac Savage. This month's winning photo from the Press Camera Club

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11 of the most iconic images of York - but can you recognise them all?

Councillor Smalley said residents deserved to know now if cuts confirmed by Cllr Kilbane as delayed to the next financial year will close libraries

Councillor Smalley said residents deserved to know now if cuts confirmed by Cllr Kilbane as delayed to the next financial year will close libraries

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£300,000 cuts to York libraries delayed as row deepens over contract

The Centre is open to researchers, students, and members of the public,

The Centre is open to researchers, students, and members of the public,

New Centre brings printing traditions back to York

Ann Chatten speaks to visiting groups about the story of the tapestry's creation - pictured here with a panel which included a yellow horse on the top left which took her 15 hours to stitch

Ann Chatten speaks to visiting groups about the story of the tapestry's creation - pictured here with a panel which included a yellow horse on the top left which took her 15 hours to stitch

Historic battle near York immortalised in 15 metre tapestry over five years

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Vice Chairman Cllr Liam Dealtry (in the blue robes) and other VIPs at the memorial after the service

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Vice Chairman Cllr Liam Dealtry (in the blue robes) and other VIPs at the memorial after the service

Farm family and German air crew remembered at special service

North Yorkshire landmarks to host free heritage events

York Minster has opened chorister auditions with St Peter's School

York Minster has opened chorister auditions with St Peter's School

Youngsters have chance to join York Minster choir - and get top school place

Terry's clock by Anne Crawford

Terry's clock by Anne Crawford

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Keeping time! Recognise these 5 images of iconic clocks in York?

Wreath layers walk up to the Station Rise memorial during the Remembrance Service...Pic: Mike Tipping.

Wreath layers walk up to the Station Rise memorial during the Remembrance Service...Pic: Mike Tipping.

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Revealed: Plan to clean and repair historic York landmark after years of protest

Members of the Company of Cordwainers of York, left, will be holding a fundraising day at St Crux Church Hall, right

Members of the Company of Cordwainers of York, left, will be holding a fundraising day at St Crux Church Hall, right

'You don't have to make shoes to join in' - ancient York guild holds fundraising day

The front of the Banana Warehouse is being preserved as part of a new development. Picture: York Civic Trust

The front of the Banana Warehouse is being preserved as part of a new development. Picture: York Civic Trust

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The 'new' buildings in York that are putting on an old front

Fishergate Postern Tower is in Piccadilly in York

Fishergate Postern Tower is in Piccadilly in York

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Glimpse inside rarely-opened Tudor tower in York

The MV Hebridean Isles ferry, part of which Selby Town Council wants to bring back to where it was built. Picture: Calmac

The MV Hebridean Isles ferry, part of which Selby Town Council wants to bring back to where it was built. Picture: Calmac

North Yorkshire town 50 miles from sea set to mark shipbuilding heritage

Sunset at Clifford's Tower

Sunset at Clifford's Tower

Cultural attractions

York landmark to offer late night Summer openings

Little Bird Artisan Market stalls including Cut by Design and Clayful Creations will be in Parliament Street and Yorkshire Pudding tossing will take place at York Maze

Little Bird Artisan Market stalls including Cut by Design and Clayful Creations will be in Parliament Street and Yorkshire Pudding tossing will take place at York Maze

York city centre street and businesses host Yorkshire Day celebrations

The annual civic celebration of 'all things Yorkshire' is centred in York today

The annual civic celebration of 'all things Yorkshire' is centred in York today

Unique celebration and street scenes taking place in York to mark special occasion

Black sulphate on the stonework of Treasurer's House, in Minster Yard, York

Black sulphate on the stonework of Treasurer's House, in Minster Yard, York

Plans to renovate historic York building amid fears part of it could fall down

Minster officials on the cathedral’s roof where solar panels are to be installed

Minster officials on the cathedral’s roof where solar panels are to be installed

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'York Minster's solar panels are sadly no joke'

The Old Ouse Bridge, painting. Courtesy Merchant Adventurer's Hall/ York Civic Trust

The Old Ouse Bridge, painting. Courtesy Merchant Adventurer's Hall/ York Civic Trust

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Revealed: the amazing history of York's most important bridge

Minster officials on the site of the panels

Minster officials on the site of the panels

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'Imminent' start due for the installation of solar panels on roof of York Minster

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

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Open day to explore Walmgate's past - and its link with the livestock trade

Blue Bridge in York by Simon Boyle - a landmark worth celebrating?

Blue Bridge in York by Simon Boyle - a landmark worth celebrating?

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New awards scheme for York's unsung landmarks - letter

The University of York said it's

The University of York said it's

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University says it is 'not possible' to stay at historic site

The Very Reverend Dominic Barrington, Dean of York (left) and Director of Works and Precinct Alex McCallion (right)

The Very Reverend Dominic Barrington, Dean of York (left) and Director of Works and Precinct Alex McCallion (right)

'Incredible' milestone celebrated at world-leading Minster development

Demolition work under way recently on Swinson House in Piccadilly. Image: Haydn Lewis

Demolition work under way recently on Swinson House in Piccadilly. Image: Haydn Lewis

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Should we find ways to recycle old buildings, rather than just demolishing them?

The petition was launched following the University of York's decision to leave the historic King's Manor site

The petition was launched following the University of York's decision to leave the historic King's Manor site

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More than a thousand people sign petition to 'save' historic York building

Holly Hammond, left, and Coralie Thomson, Duggleby Stephenson art specialist (R), with the painting by Patrick Heron. Picture: SWNS

Holly Hammond, left, and Coralie Thomson, Duggleby Stephenson art specialist (R), with the painting by Patrick Heron. Picture: SWNS

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'Astonishing' - Couple stunned by real value of painting bought for just £34

Maisie Wilson and two of the York signs dopcum,ented as part of the project

Maisie Wilson and two of the York signs dopcum,ented as part of the project

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York 'ghost signs' to be recorded in heritage project

Explore York’s head archivist Dr Julie-Anne Vickers. Picture: Newsquest

Explore York’s head archivist Dr Julie-Anne Vickers. Picture: Newsquest

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'My pet hate? People referring to archives as 'dusty''

Sheep being driven through Walmgate Bar in the1910s. They were probably being driven towards the cattle marketPicture: Explore York Libraries and Archives

Sheep being driven through Walmgate Bar in the1910s. They were probably being driven towards the cattle marketPicture: Explore York Libraries and Archives

A historical picture tour of York city walls, PART TWO - Walmgate to Micklegate

Main image: Josephine Will, left, and Cora Hawkins debate the Vikings. Right, from top: the contestants in Wednesday night's primary school speaking competition; Edward Brujba and Seun Sanusi from St Wilfrid’s; Hempland’s Leena Marsh and Zoë Weyman

Main image: Josephine Will, left, and Cora Hawkins debate the Vikings. Right, from top: the contestants in Wednesday night's primary school speaking competition; Edward Brujba and Seun Sanusi from St Wilfrid’s; Hempland’s Leena Marsh and Zoë Weyman

York's schoolkids stage 'amazing' debate over city's Viking past

Part of an exhibition - 'Restoration : A Townhouse Reborn' - at Fairfax House in Castlegate

Part of an exhibition - 'Restoration : A Townhouse Reborn' - at Fairfax House in Castlegate

Cultural attractions

New exhibition in York tells of the restoration of a ‘gem’ within the city

From left: David Gardiner, Ralph Jackson, Ursula Lanvers, David Cowling, Chris Copland

From left: David Gardiner, Ralph Jackson, Ursula Lanvers, David Cowling, Chris Copland

Five-day bike ride from York to Germany 'rejuvenates' years of friendship

York fleet bus No 2 at the Clifton Green terminus before returning to Heworth. The bus is on charge via the cable at the lower front end which passes into the below-ground equipment. Picture: Derek Rayner

York fleet bus No 2 at the Clifton Green terminus before returning to Heworth. The bus is on charge via the cable at the lower front end which passes into the below-ground equipment. Picture: Derek Rayner

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It's only taken York 90 years to rediscover the benefit of electric public transport

Barry Grayson with a 1984 copy of The Press carrying his photo of York Minster on fire

Barry Grayson with a 1984 copy of The Press carrying his photo of York Minster on fire

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'Great to read memories of Minster fire - and to see a photo of my friend Barry'

Spectacular views: York's Severus Hill

Spectacular views: York's Severus Hill

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From emperors to unexploded bombs: a potted history of York's Severus Hill

The empty plinth on top of the clock in Coney Street.

The empty plinth on top of the clock in Coney Street.

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Early return 'most unlikely' for much-loved and quirky York landmark

The Coney Street clock - with the Little Admiral, which is currently away for repairs. Photo by Kevin Atmore? (Image-supplied)

The Coney Street clock - with the Little Admiral, which is currently away for repairs. Photo by Kevin Atmore? (Image-supplied)

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'Why has the Admiral on top of this Coney Street clock disappeared?'

Hansom cab in Kirkgate in York Castle Museum. Image: Staff

Hansom cab in Kirkgate in York Castle Museum. Image: Staff

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Hidden History of York: the York who man invented the first taxi-cab

Paolo Sunda - photo of St Denys Church from Piccadilly

Paolo Sunda - photo of St Denys Church from Piccadilly

'Catch it while you can' - rare view of York landmark after demolition works

West end visual

West end visual

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Work to start on repairs to 500-year-old York church

Bryan Thornton’s 1955 photo of the old York railway station, which got reader Derek Reed thinking

Bryan Thornton’s 1955 photo of the old York railway station, which got reader Derek Reed thinking

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'Did passenger trains use York's old station in the 1940s?'