Heritage

The Highway Mouse!

Mystery grips historic York townhouse amid hunt for thief's accomplice

Trust volunteers Hattie Dorman, Andrew Sefton and Gerry Hutchinson try out one of the displays with the new transportable museum exhibition behind

Trust volunteers Hattie Dorman, Andrew Sefton and Gerry Hutchinson try out one of the displays with the new transportable museum exhibition behind

'Transportable museum' full of ancient artefacts arrives at East Yorkshire festival

The Blue Dining Room in Treasurers' House

The Blue Dining Room in Treasurers' House

Historic York gem to tell the story of 'anti-Scrooge' for Christmas

A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre

A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre

Winter makeover for one of York’s most-visited attractions

The ceremony at the City War Memorial

The ceremony at the City War Memorial

Remembrance Sunday

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PICTURES: York honours the fallen for Remembrance Sunday

How the memorial looks after the clean

How the memorial looks after the clean

Remembrance Day

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PICTURES: Historic York war memorial cleaned in time for Remembrance Day

Musket drills are part of The Sealed Knot encampment at Nunnington Hall

Musket drills are part of The Sealed Knot encampment at Nunnington Hall

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North Yorkshire attraction re-creates significant period of English history

Installation taking place on the Minster's roof

Installation taking place on the Minster's roof

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'Generational' change as York Minster begins solar panel installation

Part of the artwork celebrating the life of Dame Emma Raughton

Part of the artwork celebrating the life of Dame Emma Raughton

‘Trailblazing’ medieval woman celebrated in York project

Some of the ornate detailing in the main room

Some of the ornate detailing in the main room

City of York Council

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York landmark to close next month ahead of structural and heritage renovation work

PHOENIX at York Minster tells the story of the 1984 fire

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