York Museums Trust

Events - 14 Oct 17

Guide’s Gallery Talk – Sat 14 Oct 2017

Guide's Gallery Talk

Date: Saturday 14 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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YMT Book Club – The Essex Sepent by Sarah Perry – Sat 14 Oct 2017

YMT Book Club - The Essex Sepent by Sarah Perry

Date: Saturday 14 October 2017, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Why not join our regular book club? We are a friendly group who are passionate about history, museums and books.

The Essex Sepent by Sarah Perry – 1893. When Cora’s controlling husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. With her son Francis she leaves for Essex in the hope that fresh air and open space will provide refuge. On arrival, rumours reach them that the mythical Essex Serpent is roaming the marches…

Free with admission, no need to book.

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