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Events - 11 Oct 17

PAS 20 Years of Treasure Conference – Wed 11 Oct 2017

PAS 20 Years of Treasure Conference

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2017, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the commencement of the Treasure Act 1996 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In this time over 11,000. Treasure finds have been reported under the Act, presenting local museums with an opportunity to acquire important objects from all periods of British history. Treasure objects not acquired by museums have a permanent record on the Portable Antiquities Scheme online database.

This conference will consider Treasure now, and look at what has been learnt in the past 20 years. There will be particular focus on discovery, acquisition and interpretation with relevant case-studies. The conference will also look forward, considering the potential of Treasure in the years to come.

Speakers include:
Ian Richardson, Treasure Registrar, Portable Antiquities Scheme
Anna Booth, Finds Liaison Officer, Portable Antiquities Scheme
Penny Bull, Senior Programmes Manager, Art Fund
Andrew Woods, Curator of Numismatics, York Museums Trust
Natalie Buy, Curator of Archaeology, York Museums Trust
Tim Pestell, Curator of Archaeology, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Mike Heyworth, Director, Council for British Archaeology

Full programme to follow.

Free to attend the conference (admission applies to visit the museum) – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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CANCELLED – Who Was Dr Kirk? Curator’s Talk – Wed 11 Oct 2017

CANCELLED - Who Was Dr Kirk? Curator's Talk

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2017, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Join a member of our History Team to find out about the remarkable life and collections of Dr John L. Kirk, the North Yorkshire medical practitioner who was inspired to create one of Britain’s first ‘living history’ museums; York Castle Museum.

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Guide’s Gallery Talk – Wed 11 Oct 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2017, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join one of our costumed guides on our famous Victorian street Kirkgate every day at 11.45am and 3.00pm for a free 15 minute informal talk.

Each talk is different but will provide an introduction to Kirkgate, the history of York Castle Museum, and the objects on display, as well as the people who lived and worked in York during the Victorian period of 1870-1901.

Please note that talks are subject to the availability of our guides.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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FOYAG Talk: Robert Medley – Wed 11 Oct 2017

FOYAG Talk: Robert Medley

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2017, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join the Friends of York Art Gallery for a fascinating series of regular talks.

11 October – Peter Gibbard introduces ‘Cyclists Against a Blue Bakground’ by artist Robert Medley (1905-1994) along with three of his preparatory drawings.

This talk has been organised by the Friends of York Art Gallery but non-members are welcome to attend.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Sketchbook Circle – Wed 11 Oct 2017

Sketchbook Circle

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2017, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Develop skills and fill your sketchbooks at this regular informal drawing group.

£5 per session – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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