What’s on in York: The Big City Read Annual Walk

 

York Explore Library :

Thu 21 Sep :

11.00am – 12.00pm :

Free

BCRThis will be an hour’s walk through the streets and snickleways of central York based on this year’s Big City Read novel. It will take in the places referred to in the book with a running commentary from the walk leader on the places and how they tie in with the novel.

Meet in the foyer at York Explore

This is a free event and no booking is needed.

This walk will not be accessible to pushchairs and wheelchair users as some steps will be included. Please wear suitable clothes and footwear for walking.

What’s on in York: Alison Weir … Anne Boleyn A King’s Obsession

York Explore Library :

Wed 20 Sep :

6.00pm – 7.30pm :

£7.50

Sept _20Alison WeirAlison Weir recounts one of the most sensational episodes in English history, revealing a courageous, determined woman on a headlong course to tragedy.

Fresh from the cultivated hothouse of Renaissance France, Anne Boleyn draws attention at the English court, embracing the play of courtly love. But when the King commands, nothing is ever a game. She has a spirit worthy of a crown; and a crown is what she seeks. And so she embarks on her perilous course, which will plunge a kingdom into turmoil. Alison Weir weaves new research and theories into the dark, powerful tale of Henry VIII’s second wife – a woman ahead of her time, who dared to question traditional concepts of femininity, and whose ambition drove her to gamble with the fickle nature of a dangerous king.

Be prepared for your perceptions to be challenged.

Alison Weir is the top-selling female historian in the United Kingdom, and has sold over 2.7 million books worldwide. She has published seventeen history books and six historical novels. Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession is the second in a series of novels about the wives of Henry VIII.

Alison Weir is the top-selling female historian in the United Kingdom, and has sold over 2.7 million books worldwide. She has published seventeen history books, including Elizabeth the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, The Lady in the Tower and Elizabeth of York, and six historical novels. Her latest biography is The Lost Tudor Princess. Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession is the second in a series of novels about the wives of Henry VIII, following on from Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen.

To book tickets click here.

What’s on in York: ‘Murderabilia’ …. Crime Fiction that looks like Crime Fact

York Explore Library :

Tue 19 Sep :

6.30pm – 7.30pm :

£3

Sep _19MurderJack Denham discusses an in-depth look at gruesome murder artefacts,discussing the ways that we use crime fiction to decode crime fact.

Inspired by his PhD Research, this talk will consider murder memorabilia (murderabilia) from a criminological perspective. We’ll be looking at some gruesome artefacts, taking a tour of some crime museums, and talking about the ways in which we think about crime, through culture, in the 21 century.

Not for the squeamish!

To book tickets click here.

What’s on in York: Introducing Helen Cadbury..with Ruth Ware and Tom Harper

York Explore Library :

Thu 14 Sep :

6.00pm – 7.00pm :

£5

Sep _14Introducing Helen CJoin us for the launch of our Big City Read 2017. York’s own Tom Harper will be talking to bestselling psychological crime writer Ruth Ware about To Catch a Rabbit, their friendship with Helen and why the Big City Read is so important in sharing the joy of reading with people in York.

Helen Cadbury was a British crime writer, author of the Sean Denton series. She was born in the Midlands and grew up in Saddleworth, near Oldham. Helen worked as an actor, a drama teacher and in prison education. She also wrote poetry and plays.

Ruth Ware grew up in Lewes, in Sussex and studied at Manchester University, before settling in North London. She has worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language and a press officer. Her début thriller In a Dark, Dark Wood and the follow-up The Woman in Cabin 10 were both Sunday Times top ten bestsellers in the UK, and New York Times top ten bestsellers in the US.  Her third book The Lying Game was published in June.

Tom Harper is the author of fourteen historical adventure and thriller novels, including Black River, Zodiac Station and The Orpheus Descent, which was York’s Big City Read in 2013.  He is a former Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association and of the Harrogate History Festival.  He lives with his family in Dringhouses.  His latest book is The Tiger’s Prey, co-written with Wilbur Smith.

To book tickets click here.

What’s on in York: Val McDermid – Insidious Intent

 

York Explore Library :

Thu 31 Aug :

6.30pm – 7.30pm :

£7.50

Aug _31 Val Mc Dermid JacketJoin number one bestseller and Queen of Crime Val McDermid as she returns with Insidious Intent, featuring two of the most distinctive and iconic characters in crime fiction: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan.

When charred human remains are discovered in the driver’s seat of a burning car, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill are brought in to investigate. They soon discover that what appeared to be a terrible accident is, in fact, murder. Delving deeper into the case, they begin the dangerous hunt for a most sinister killer with the power to inflict untold fear and pain on their victims…

To book a ticket please click here.

What’s on in York: Pollination – Telling the Bees Community Art Project (inc parent and child workshop)

York Explore Library :

Mon 21 Aug :

1.30pm – 4.00pm

:Free

Aug _21pollinationWe are working in partnership with Explore York and Universities of York, Sheffield and Lancaster on a digital making and design project called Telling the Bees.

The completed artwork called PolliNation will be formed from more than 300 individual hexagons, created using coloured pencils on pieces mdf. All pieces made during session time will be kept by the tutors and exhibited as a final piece in Explore York library during the autumn as part of the Telling the bees festival.

This workshop is open to people of all abilities and age ranges. Children over the age of 7 are welcome, if accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

To book online click here.

What’s on in York: History Agents

York Explore Library :

Thu 17 Aug :

2.00pm – 3.30pm :

£2

Aug _17History AgentsCan 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.

What’s on in York: Animation Workshop

York Explore Library :

Wed 9 Aug :

10.00am – 12.00pm :

£2

Aug _9AnimationCome along and have fun at our animation taster session where you will create your own character and make a fun animation using it.

This session is for children aged 5-8 years old.

Booking is essential.

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.

If this session is full we have another tomorrow at 1.30pm  – 3.30pm