
It’s St George’s Day on Sunday 23rd April and we’re focusing on history and heritage with the beginning of a new series from TV historian, Dr Emma J Wells. Check out the first piece centring on York Minster. There’s also a heap of retail history on display at the exciting exhibition by the M&S Archive, hosted at the Leeds University campus.
Find more heritage inspiration for your visit to Yorkshire in our heritage category. Learn more about the impact the Vikings had on Yorkshire as well as military history from the Roman times, through the English Civil War and right up to the World Wars.
The impact of history can be seen throughout the buildings, language and culture of Yorkshire. From re-enactment tours to open churches and folk performances, there’s a piece of history waiting for every visitor.
New events from this week

Something for everyone:
- King Charles III Coronation Afternoon Tea – May 6th, 2023
- Geology Rocks – April 29th, 2023
- Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival;
- Friday 21st July – Pontefract
- Saturday 22nd July – Ripon
- Saturday 22nd July – Doncaster Evening
- Sunday 23rd July – Redcar
- Monday 24th July – Beverley Evening
- Wednesday 26th July – Catterick
- Thursday 27th July – Doncaster Evening
- Friday 28th July – Thirsk
- Friday 28th July – York Evening
- Saturday 29th July – York
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