Medieval History
It?s survived the Black Death, a siege during England?s civil war and second world war air raids and still the medieval Barley Hall in York is standing strong and preparing to mark its 650th anniversary this weekend.
York Archaeological Trust, owners of York?s restored Barley Hall town house, is inviting visitors to experience two weekends of dance, plays, medieval games and birthday cake on 23rd and 24th July to mark 650 years of its existence....
Click here to read the article on Medievalists.net
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Medieval History
York's Barley Hall celebrates 650th anniversary
It?s survived the Black Death, a siege during England?s civil war and second world war air raids and still the medieval Barley Hall in York is standing strong and preparing to mark its 650th anniversary this weekend.
York Archaeological Trust, owners of York?s restored Barley Hall town house, is inviting visitors to experience two weekends of dance, plays, medieval games and birthday cake on 23rd and 24th July to mark 650 years of its existence....
Click here to read the article on Medievalists.net
- Medieval Flashmob To Rouse York Residents
Shoppers in York city centre will find themselves in the middle of a flashmob with a difference this weekend, as performing arts students stage impromptu medieval dance mobs. The event, planned for Parliament Street and St Helen?s Square, is being planned...
- Researchers Collect Dna From Men With Possible Links To York?s Viking Past
Men with Viking surnames filled the meeting room of New Earswick Folk Hall and queued to help research into the ethnic origins of the British people. Academics were collecting DNA from men with Viking names to see if they are directly descended from the...
- York?s Hungate Archaeological Dig Coming To An End
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If you?ve ever fancied yourself as the next dashing Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennett, Barley Hall in York is the place for you. The city?s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, is host the first public appearance of costumes worn by Colin Firth and Helena Bonham...
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