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Police out in force at the National Railway Museum in York

Police reveal reason behind heavy presence at York attraction
POLICE have been out in force at the National Railway Museum in York.

From left, comedian and historian Iszi Lawrence, who presented the award, with Arran Johnson, archaeologist and team members, Katrina Gargett, Christina Henzel, Ashley Fisher, and Ian Milsted.

Mental health project which digs into York's past wins acclaim for changing lives

PARLIAMENT STREET - 1985

Who remembers these markets in Parliament Street in the 1980s?

The Stonebow in 1958 (later Northern Wall, The Boulevard, The Terrace

A new pub for a new part of York - who remembers this place?

The rise and fall of John Lewis York - which is now on the market

The rise and fall of John Lewis in York - a look back in 18 photos

Kim Davies holds a Braganza Crozier, that is believed to have been presented to James Smith, Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District by Catherine of Braganza, the widow of Charles II. Picture: PA

PICTURES: York Minster opens up royal archives in new exhibition

Leak & Thorp fire of 1933

The night York's top store burned to the ground - photos

A street party in Leeman Road for an earlier Jubilee. York people are being invited to hold similar parties for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this year. Picture: Frank Dwyer

Platinum Jubilee: Public parties hosted in North Yorkshire

The newly reopened Guildhall with, inset, Prof Charlie Jeffrey

Hope for '100 new companies in 15 years' as Guildhall reopens

Performance at the 2012 York Mystery Plays Picture: Kippa Matthews

Popular York festival looking for help with 2022 event

'We'll meet again': Gloria Smith, Widow of Ken Smith, with veterans Douglas Petty, Ken Cooke and Sid Metcalfe at the Yorkshire Air Museum's pre-VE Day event last Saturday

Why 'we'll meet again' came true at Yorkshire Air Museum

Arthur and Betty Robinson with friends from Skelton who have contributed to the book, Royal Memories of Sixty Years Ago Picture: York Press archives

Pictures: Residents share memory book of Queen's coronation in 1953

City of York Council adopts Minster Neighbourhood Plan after it wins public support

Ambitious masterplan for future care of York Minster is adopted

The Queen during her many visits to York over the years

From Princess to Queen - 10 incredible photos of her visits to York

RUFFORTH UNITED 1980

LOOK BACK: Five football teams from the past

The Silverdale Hoard, on display at JORVIK Viking Centre on loan from Lancashire County Council Museum Service. Picture: Charlotte Graham.

Hoards go under the spotlight at Jorvik Viking Festival

The Eboracum Roman Festival will take over York Museum Gardens from June 25 and 25. Picture: Anthony Chapell-Ross

Make a date: festival set to bring history to life as it returns to York

Stephen and Anne Ellis in The Red Lion in Merchantgate in 1982

Recognise this famous bar? 10 photos of one of York's oldest pubs

OPENING DAY AT THE NEW-LOOK LEAK AND THORP DEPARTMENT STORE - 1982

Lost shops of York: Inside Leak and Thorp - pictures

GREETING THE QUEEN NOVEMBER 1988

The Queen's visits to York - have you ever met Her Majesty? - photos

Pavement in the 1910s. Picture - Explore York Libraries and Archives

What York looked like before we had cars - photos

A horse-drawn tram travelling up Micklegate, past the junction with George Hudson Street, in 1907. Picture: Explore York Libraries and Archives

IN PICTURES: Remembering the days when horses ruled the roads in York...

Archive photos of the Tap & Spile pub in York

11 photos of one of York's favourite pubs in the 1980s and 1990s

The Railway King in George Hudson Street in 1986

Life before Popworld! Who remembers this pub in George Hudson Street?

Church House, in Ogleforth, will be turned into 11 flats

York Minster building to be turned into flats

Sheriff's procession on the way to York Walls Picture: Emily Horner

Medieval army walk York Walls

The Vintage fair Picture: Emily Horner

PICTURES: Popular Vintage fair with '100,000 items' returns to York after two years

Best bits of Channel 4 over the years

40 years of Channel 4: from Big Brother to Brookside - what shows do you miss?

Ikon and Diva 2003 Freshers Ball

"If you remembered it you were doing it wrong!" - more Ikon and Diva memories

Pictured, the new Royal Station Hotel, cocktail bar, July 1971

Remember this cocktail bar in York from the 1980s?

The shop in Coney Street, York

Project to boost iconic York street

The wreath laying ceremony Picture: Emily Horner

PICTURES: York remembers 'worst night ever' - 80 years after Baedeker Raid

The Baedeker Raids - 80 Years On opens at the Bar Convent on Friday, April 29

Remembering brave York nuns killed in air raid 80 years ago today

The Sheriff’s Army, pictured at the Red Tower during a procession in a previous year

Sheriff's Army to patrol York City Walls

P 6/9/04 The old Evening Press offices in Coney Street, York..

Memories of a York wartime raid

Some of the stamps available in the collection (Royal Mail/PA)

New stamps released to pay tribute to women's work in World War II - How to buy

Lord Mayor of York Cllr Chris Cullwick (centre) during a meeting of the York City Council at York Racecourse, where councillors passed a motion to remove the Duke of York's Honorary Freedom of the City. Picture: PA

Loss of Freedom of City of York is latest blow for Prince Andrew

Plonkers over the years

End of an era for Plonkers wine bar in York: a look back in 10 photos

What the new plaque will look like

Plaque to recall bombing raid

Girl smelling a flower in the gardens at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire. Picture: Paul Harris

Get back to nature this bank holiday weekend at historic hall

From left, Cllr Nigel Ayre, Chris Winspear, regional director at VINCI, Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Chris Cullwick and Rob Henderson, project manager at VINCI in front of York’s restored Guildhall

£21.7m restoration of York's historic Guildhall finally complete

The former Methodist Chapel in Ryther, Tadcaster, is on the market with permission to be converted into a detached house Picture: Stephensons/ Rightmove.com

Fancy buying a chapel - this one's available for offers over £200K

Castle Howard near Malton is set for work on its exterior

Plan to transform Castle Howard’s exterior

Aerial view of the bomb damage to York Railway Station and the sidings beyond. Picture courtesy Tim Dryland

YORK AIR RAID FROM THE AIR: the damage German bombs did to York 80 years ago

The former police HQ when it was put up for sale

Historic human body exhumed at former police HQ

Shoppers in Coney Street

Opinion Why it's 'back to the future' for Coney Street

Lady Sarah Hewley - secret history

Hidden history of York: Who was Lady Sarah Hewley?

Ikon & Diva memories

Remembering York's "superclub" Ikon & Diva -14 photos

The Minster, which will form a key part of the city's world heritage bid

City's world heritage bid will be 'difficult, though not impossible'

A St George's cross flag flying above Dover Castle in Kent. Picture: PA

Why do we celebrate St George’s Day?

A “once in a generation” restoration of one of York’s most historic buildings is just days away from being complete

'Once in a lifetime' Guildhall restoration nearly complete

The restored main hall, which will host a range of events

PICTURES: First look inside York Guildhall after £20m refurb

York Minster - which is planning a Summer Village with chalets

York Minster reveals 'Summer Village' plan to sell food and drink from chalets

The miniature replica of a Chippendale table was gifted to Newby Hall

Mini replica of rare table gifted to hall