York 800

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Photos of York’s ‘great women’ go on show

Coun Sonja Crisp and artist Kane Cunningham with volunteers with the clay pot that will become a time capsule in York’s bar walls

Coun Sonja Crisp and artist Kane Cunningham with volunteers with the clay pot that will become a time capsule in York’s bar walls

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Time capsule to be buried in York's city walls

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Seven inspirational women chosen in York 800 competition

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Film show to end York's year of celebrations

A youngster admires an ice sculpture at the Festival Of Angels, in Swinegate, York

A youngster admires an ice sculpture at the Festival Of Angels, in Swinegate, York

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As cool as ice at the Festival of Angels

The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, joins in the fun during the Christmas Cheer event at the Assembly Rooms, with, from left, Edeltraud Ludwig, Colin Foster, Joyce Foster, Beryl Lockwood and Patricia Hawksby

The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, joins in the fun during the Christmas Cheer event at the Assembly Rooms, with, from left, Edeltraud Ludwig, Colin Foster, Joyce Foster, Beryl Lockwood and Patricia Hawksby

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Christmas cheer for York pensioners

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York’s first human rights festival

People enjoying the festivities at last year’s Christmas Cheer event

People enjoying the festivities at last year’s Christmas Cheer event

Still chance to join in this year’s Christmas Cheer

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Schools to take part in York 800 public-speaking contest

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Lectures to bring York’s past to life

Coun Keith Hyman, the Lord Mayor of York, with Yorkshire Building Society staff Leanne Jones, Rosie Brierley, Sally Tomlinson and Hannah Turney, and fundraiser Graham Bradbury

Coun Keith Hyman, the Lord Mayor of York, with Yorkshire Building Society staff Leanne Jones, Rosie Brierley, Sally Tomlinson and Hannah Turney, and fundraiser Graham Bradbury

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800 elderly residents to attend Christmas Cheer receptions

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York gets ready for film festival

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Free tickets for York 800 concert

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Spotlight on local democracy

York Minster marketing assistant Katy Wood in the Chapter House with the spiral of lights which is eventually hoped to contain 800 candles

York Minster marketing assistant Katy Wood in the Chapter House with the spiral of lights which is eventually hoped to contain 800 candles

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Spiral of candles to honour loved ones

Pupils at St Aelred’s RC Primary School with residents at Woolnough House in Tang Hall

Pupils at St Aelred’s RC Primary School with residents at Woolnough House in Tang Hall

‘Read’ letter day for York youngsters

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Concert celebrates York's musical history

The Double Dees (No 5) pull away from The Rat Pack to win their heat

The Double Dees (No 5) pull away from The Rat Pack to win their heat

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Return of the York Dragon Boat Challenge

At the Christmas Cheer fundraising launch are, from left, Graham Bradbury, Mark Granger, Duncan Bartlett,the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, and Anne Platt

At the Christmas Cheer fundraising launch are, from left, Graham Bradbury, Mark Granger, Duncan Bartlett,the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, and Anne Platt

York 800 Christmas lunch plans revealed

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Choir to sing for York 800 celebrations

York 800 book launch and reading event at the Guildhall. From left are Michael Hildred, John Gilham, Rose Drew, Sue Whittaker and Alan Gillott

York 800 book launch and reading event at the Guildhall. From left are Michael Hildred, John Gilham, Rose Drew, Sue Whittaker and Alan Gillott

York 800 poetry and photography book launched

Liz Whitehouse with one of the quilts at York Explor

Liz Whitehouse with one of the quilts at York Explor

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York becomes Quilt City to celebrate York 800

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New guide for York 800 events

Tom Neal shows off his BMX skills at the Festival Of Cycling in Rowntree Park, York

Tom Neal shows off his BMX skills at the Festival Of Cycling in Rowntree Park, York

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Hundreds attend Festival Of Cycling

Ebor Morris Dancers take part in the 25th York Festival of Traditional Dance

Ebor Morris Dancers take part in the 25th York Festival of Traditional Dance

York Festival of Traditional Dance takes to the streets

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Dancers step up for Morris festival

The Whisky Lounge founder Eddie Ludlow who has created the York 800 Whisky for the York 800 Whisky Festival 2012 in October. The whisky will make its debut on Wednesday at the Hotel Du Vin

The Whisky Lounge founder Eddie Ludlow who has created the York 800 Whisky for the York 800 Whisky Festival 2012 in October. The whisky will make its debut on Wednesday at the Hotel Du Vin

New whisky created to mark York 800 celebrations

A group of boats join the flotilla as crowds watch from Skeldergate Bridge

A group of boats join the flotilla as crowds watch from Skeldergate Bridge

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Crowds line river banks and bridges to see York 800 flotilla

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York 800 photography competition launched

Julia Unwin, left, from the Joseph Rowntree Trust, and Councilor Sonia Crisp, with the York800 garden at the Homestead

Julia Unwin, left, from the Joseph Rowntree Trust, and Councilor Sonia Crisp, with the York800 garden at the Homestead

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‘Medieval’ garden created in park

From left, are Coun Sonja Crisp, Kathy Pickard, Jill Solich, Ron Plumpton, Norma Wootten and the Lord Mayor Coun Keith Hyman.

From left, are Coun Sonja Crisp, Kathy Pickard, Jill Solich, Ron Plumpton, Norma Wootten and the Lord Mayor Coun Keith Hyman.

Painting marks York 800 celebrations at Mansion House

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City appeal for military stories

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Uncovering secrets from eight centuries

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New York 800 flotilla date

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Free exhibition on city’s civic history

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Tickets go on sale for annual charity Christmas carol concert at Barbican

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Photography competition gives chance to show York’s caring side

Singers take part in Ebor Vox during the York 800 celebrations on Monday

Singers take part in Ebor Vox during the York 800 celebrations on Monday

Charter celebrations bring big increase in visitors

The massed choirs on the steps of the Castle Museum

The massed choirs on the steps of the Castle Museum

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York 800: York raises its voice at spectacular choral celebration

The Duke of York arrives for the Charter Day celebrations

The Duke of York arrives for the Charter Day celebrations

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York 800: Prince Andrew in York

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York 800: Goodwill messages from former Lord Mayors

Actor Simon Kirk as King John who appeared at Clifford’s Tower as part of the York 800 weekend

Actor Simon Kirk as King John who appeared at Clifford’s Tower as part of the York 800 weekend

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Thousands enjoy York 800 celebrations

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York800 play date

Lee Bell with his pork pie for the Duke of York to mark York 800

Lee Bell with his pork pie for the Duke of York to mark York 800

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Pork pie, cakes and singing to celebrate York 800 weekend

Tricky driving conditions in the aptly-named Water Lane, York

Tricky driving conditions in the aptly-named Water Lane, York

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York 800 flotilla and weekend events postponed due to heavy rain

The New Walk Terrace by Nathan Drake (1733)

The New Walk Terrace by Nathan Drake (1733)

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Century duty

York and Acomb Flower Clubs floral display at The State Room of the Mansion House, York, from left, Ann Harvey, Evelyn Pennington, Marilyn Kirkham, Maureen White

York and Acomb Flower Clubs floral display at The State Room of the Mansion House, York, from left, Ann Harvey, Evelyn Pennington, Marilyn Kirkham, Maureen White

Floral arrangment celebrates York 800

Coun Sonia Crisp with the York 800 floral display

Coun Sonia Crisp with the York 800 floral display

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Charter Weekend gets under way in York

Singers from 20 choirs take part in the rehearsal procession for the York 800 choral event The Voice Of York, as it passes through the city’s streets

Singers from 20 choirs take part in the rehearsal procession for the York 800 choral event The Voice Of York, as it passes through the city’s streets

Ebor Vox singers prepare for York's 800th anniversary celebrations

Liam Evans-Ford presenting Matt Pattison, the All-Winners Winner, with his trophy

Liam Evans-Ford presenting Matt Pattison, the All-Winners Winner, with his trophy

Script Factor Final winner

The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, join children for a music workshop at Bishopthorpe Palace

The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, join children for a music workshop at Bishopthorpe Palace

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Olympic-themed event for primary school pupils at Bishopthorpe Palace

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Royal visit confirmed for York800

Andrea Dennis, of Pink Lily Photography, who is seeking nominations of York’s “special women”

Andrea Dennis, of Pink Lily Photography, who is seeking nominations of York’s “special women”

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‘I want to mark the 800-year milestone by honouring the women of York’

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Annual beer festival will be ‘bigger and better’