York Explore Library :

Thu 17 Aug :

2.00pm – 3.30pm :

£2

Can you solve mysteries from York’s past? Become an archive detective, searching real ancient documents for clues.

Discover fascinating true stories from York’s archives by carrying out your own investigation into stories from the city’s past.

Together with Thea Jacob of Song Box, bring to life the characters and places hidden in the city’s archive by delving into our intriguing collection of photo albums, maps, minute books, scrap books, diaries and more.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and into Explore York Archive’s strong room to search for evidence of lives lived, jobs worked and places inhabited by people of York. Find intriguing historic records and piece together true tales from times past.

Suitable for 4-10 Year olds.

Booking is in person through any Explore York Library or by telephone at  York Explore Library on (01904) 552828 or  Acomb Explore Library on (01904) 552651.