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Castle Gateway: Stories of Change

July 29, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

We invite you to join us for a series of events – with something for all ages – to explore the Castle area of York it as it was, as it is now and to imagine it differently.
The City of York Council is currently working towards regenerating this part of the city centre – which includes Fossgate, Walmgate, Piccadilly, Foss Basin and Castle area and Eye of York – and has a collaboration engagement project called My Castle Gateway, to involve lots of different people in this process.
As part of this we are running a series of public event to open up the Castle Gateway area.
Through taking part – and sharing your knowledge about the histories of the site and ideas for the future – you will informing the development of a collaborative ‘statement of significance’ and a collaborative ‘brief’ on which the Council-appointed masterplanners will then work.
Over the next week of so more talks and tours will be added as we carry on working with different organizations and community groups.
The Hidden History of the Debtors’ Prison FULLY BOOKED
Tour by: Dr M Faye Prior, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
9am, limited places.
Join us for an early morning tour of the Debtors’ Prison before the museum opens. Spot the hidden features of the prison, and learn about what life was like for the people imprisoned here.
Power and Punishment: A brief history of York Castle
Talk by: Dr M Faye Prior, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
11am, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
Book your place here http://mycastlegateway.org/castle-gateway-stories-of-change-29th-july-from-9am/
York Castle has been many things over the centuries, including a fortress, a palace, a mint and a prison, and is now a significant heritage site. This talk will take you on a journey through the history of the castle, and will explore why the site is so important to the history of York.
Prisons and Castles
Offered by York Castle Museum
Family Drop in session 11am -1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Make a Shield! York Castle Museum is built on the site of a medieval castle, discover what York Castle was like hundreds of years ago and make a cardboard shield.
Make a Mask! York Castle Museum is housed in 18th century prison buildings where the legendary highwayman, Dick Turpin was imprisoned. Take home a Dick Turpin Mask and find out about the story of Dick Turpin.
Who was Dr Kirk? Find out about the remarkable life and collections of the man who was inspired to create Britain’s first ‘living history’ museum
Talk by: Rob Wake, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
Who was Dr Kirk? Find out about the remarkable life and collections of the man who was inspired to create Britain’s first ‘living history’ museum.
1pm, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
Book your place here http://mycastlegateway.org/castle-gateway-stories-of-change-29th-july-from-9am/

Details

Date:
July 29, 2017
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Website:
http://mycastlegateway.org/castle-gateway-stories-of-change-29th-july-from-9am/

Venue

Eye of York
Tower Street
York, YO1 9RY United Kingdom
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