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York Events
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William Etty: Art and Controversy
24 Jun 2011 - 22 Jan 2012 in York Art Gallery
Arts
Art and Controversy features over 100 pieces of work by William Etty, early 19th-century painter and York's most famous artist. The exhibition follows the development of his career, from his studies in life class to his large-scale historic paintings.
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Jorvik Viking Festival
Feb 2013 (annual) in Jorvik Viking Centre
Weird & Wonderful
Get some hands-on experience of what it was like to be a Viking. More than 10,000 visitors turn up to York's annual Jorvik Festival to watch Norse warriors fight to the (mock) death with their enemies, the Saxons.
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York Festival of Science & Technology
Mar 2013 (annual) in York
Lifestyle
Running since 1997, York's Festival of Science and Technology allows visitors to experience different aspects of science and engineering, as well as celebrate technology and development. Innovative and interesting, it continues to affirm York's status as England's first 'Science City'.
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York Open Studios
Mar - Apr 2013; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (annual) in York
Science & Knowledge
York Open Studios promotes direct public access to York-based artists and creatives by presenting their works in non-gallery spaces. A hugely popular event and an enjoyable form of cultural exchange, it thrills visitors with compelling installations and unexpected sights.
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York Roman Festival
May 2012 (annual) in York
Festivals & Heritage
Commemorate centuries of Roman rule at the annual York Roman Festival. Family-friendly events, from film screenings to battle drills, take place around the city and its main celebration is held at Gray's Court, complete with Holy Roman wining and dining.
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York Carnival
Jun 2012 (annual) in York
Festivals & Heritage
York Carnival is a day-long party that injects an extra shot of colour to this historic city. Innovative and entertaining acts, which showcase a medley of vibrant world music and culture, provide entertainment for all ages.
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York Festival of the Rivers
Jul 2012 (annual) in York
Festivals & Heritage
The Festival of the Rivers returns to York with exhibitions and musical performances, walks and dancing, swimming and fishing all celebrating York's rivers Ouse and Foss. Special activities this year include dragon-boat races and the York Canoe Race.
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Big City Read
Jul - Sep 2012 (annual) in York
Arts
Join the city of York as it gathers every year to read the same book, and then celebrates it through a two-month programme of events revolving around it. Activities in the Big City Read include author meet-and-greets and walking tours.
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York Festival of Cycling
Sep 2012 (annual) in Rowntree Park
Sport & Outdoors
Get ready, get set and go biking in Rowntree Park for the York Festival of Cycling. Watch stunts by show riders, then join a free guided ride on a bicycle, a KMX Kart or a rickshaw tricycle along scenic routes.
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