To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, York Castle Museum will remain open after hours on Monday 4 August for the public to explore the major new exhibition, 1914: When the World Changed Forever.

Special Price for entry between 5pm and 8pm – £5 (new exhibition only)

There will also be a number of free bookable events on August 4 (Admission price applies to see exhibition).

 

The Silhouettes of War

2pm-3pm

Afternoon talk with the great nephew of Captain Lawrence Oakley, the York man who designed some of the most iconic posters of the First World War. Jerry Rendell will be talking about the man and the creation of his famous silhouettes, as well as signing copies of his book Profiles of the First World War: The Silhouettes of Captain H.L Oakley.

Tickets are free but limited. Click here to book your place.

 

The Dark Clouds Roll in… Two curator talks

3.15pm and 6pm

Join Senior Curator of History and Archaeology, Alison Bodley, as she talks about life in York in  1914 and the beginning of the war as the peace and prosperity of Europe fell apart.

Tickets are free but limited. Click here to book your place.