Castle Museum To Open After Hours
To mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, York Castle Museum will remain open after hours 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.
Your Comments
Gemma Horsman |
Hi spoke to someone over the weekend and where unable to help me it apeared knowone of your staff working at the time had any idea about your event on the 4th August. Which i found very disappointing . I left my email address and someone was to get back to me today but that also hasnt happened . I have visited you may time and love the place . All i wanted to know was i have a year ticket and was trying to find out if i would have to pay for the event or if it would cover it . Thank you please email back .
Mike Linstead |
Hello Gemma, thanks for your enquiry and sorry for the confusion on our part.
If you have a ticket that is valid for one year then you are fine to come along on 4th August at no extra charge. If you are interested in attending any of the talks then please ensure you book in advance here: https://www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/your-visit/events/
We look forward to seeing you there.
Robert Kirk |
I would like to show somebody details of equipment manufactured in York between 1914-1918. I have a few photographs (good quality) of shell castings and their production which I hope may be of interest. Please contact me, if interested, I can arrange to show these in person as I live locally.
Please contact initially at this email address.
Regards
Bob Kirk
Mike Linstead |
Thanks for your comment Bob. This may be something of interest to our History Team so I have passed your details to them and I’m sure they will get in touch if they have the opportunity to follow up on your enquiry.
Mike