In 1212 King John signed a charter giving York’s citizens the freedom to govern themselves. York 800 celebrates the anniversary with a year-long programme of spectacular events!
Come and join the celebrations marking this historic anniversary, there is plenty to do in York in 2012. Book today to avoid disappointment!
Highlights include:
- Legendary York Mystery Plays in August
- A weekend of events in July to mark the exact anniversary, including the climax of the Choral Ebor Vox project
- The creation of a new Youth Charter for the city
- York Stories, when residents will be able to record their own personal stories about the city for posterity
- A Medieval Summer of events!
- Big City Read, featuring a medieval murder mystery set in The Minster, by Susanna Gregory
- York Science and Innovation Grand Tour 2012, showcasing York’s innovative past, present and future
- The Festival of Ideas and Innovation, on the theme of Metamorphosis and Transformation
- A glorious community New Year’s Eve at the close of the year.
Find out more at: www.yorkfestivals.com