Date: Friday 29 July 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Follow the trail through the 1914 Gallery to find out about soldiers in the First World War.
50p per trail (admission applies), no need to book.
Events - 29 Jul 16
Tommy’s Trail – Fri 29 Jul 2016
‘When the Somme Ran Red’ – Live Performance – Fri 29 Jul 2016
Date: Friday 29 July 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Meet actor Chris Cade who tells the story of WW1 soldier Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore. Join the veteran soldier as he looks back on his life, including his time in the
battlefields of the Somme.
Multiple performances from 11am to 4pm – please ask at Admissions for confirmed times and location.
Additional performances take place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 August 2016.
Included in admission, no need to book.
Make a Periscope – Fri 29 Jul 2016
Date: Friday 29 July 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Make a periscope to take down and peep over the trench wall outside in the Mill area. Self-led family activity.
Included in admission, no need to book.
Tommy’s Trench – Fri 29 Jul 2016
Date: Friday 29 July 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Meet our First World War soldier and help him build a section of trench wall. Find out about the daily life of a soldier on the front and be put through your paces in a drill session. This activity takes place in our outside Mill Area.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Art Shot Talks – Fri 29 Jul 2016
Date: Friday 29 July 2016, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Join our Welcome Team for our free 10 minute Art Shot talks daily 2pm- 2.45pm except for Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The subject will vary but will relate to the displays and collections currently on at York Art Gallery.
Free with admission, no need to book.
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