Lectures
Lecture Programme
Lectures will also be live-streamed over zoom (subject to agreement).
The zoom link will be sent to members and shared in social channels nearer the time - contact us if you'd like to be notified.
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Recordings of these lectures, where available, can be viewed on our YouTube channel
2025/26 Season :
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Wednesday 15th October: Tim Neale
Stamford Bridge Tapestry
Wednesday 19th November: Alex McCallion
The Centre of Excellence for Heritage Skills etc.
Wednesday 11th February : Dr Susan Major
Stories from Micklegate
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Wednesday 11th March : Bob Hale
Merchant Adventurer's Hall
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Wednesday 8th April (TBC) : Jonathan French​
Charles Wellbeloved
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Wednesday 13th May : Dr Ann-Marie Akehurst
York County Gaol
Wednesday 10th June : AGM with lecture
TBC
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Getting There
Location:
All lectures are held in the Friends' Meeting House, Friargate, York.
Lectures begin at 7.30pm although we happily provide the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and a chat from 6.45pm in the Meeting House foyer (limited seating available).
The Meeting House is accessible for wheelchair users and has a hearing loop in place. Please contact us regarding your needs if you have any access concerns as we are keen to be an accessible and disability-friendly group.
Transport:
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Parking - Castle car park 200m flat walk.
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Bus - Clifford St/Friargate junction stop; bus numbers 4 and 7.
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Train - York Railway Station 1km walk.