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Eric is pictured with his medal and with, from left to right: the Mayor of Whitby, Bob Dalrymple, Martin Drake, Chairman of Scarborough RAF Association and Jubilee House Activities Co-ordinator Jakki Edmond, who applied for the medal on Eric’s

70-year wait for medal ends for RAF veteran Eric

The Handley Page Victor, named 'Lust Lindy'

Former RAF nuclear bomber to fire up its engines at York museum

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Children from Settrington All Saint’s Primary School bury the time capsule: Lily Allen, 8,; Harry Allen, 10; Digby Crockett, 10; and Mayor Councillor Ian Conlin, with Paul Emberley – Trustee and Wesley Centre Development Lead with Pinnacle

Pupils help mark special day in Malton's history

Internationally renowned sculptor Tony Cragg will present a landmark exhibition of works at Castle Howard and York Minster next year.

Major Tony Cragg sculpture show at Castle Howard & York Minster

FROM OUR ARCHIVE: Keeping the famous White Horse of Kilburn stable and white has been a recurring problem over the years. Here in June 1989, members of Thirsk Young Farmers' Club are putting their backs into the heavy work of resurfacing the horse

'The day the White Horse of Kilburn looked like a grey giraffe'

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The Civic Party and Bedern Hall officials in the 14th Century building

Historic York venue in triple celebration

Fishergate Primary School pupils leaning more about the site

Primary school pupils turn Indiana Jones at York archaeological dig

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Summer O’Brien, Eden Camp’s Collections & Engagement Manager

Eden Camp awarded Best Educational Day Out 2023 in the Global 100 Awards

Bishopthorpe 1956 Pageant - Scrope on the 'sorry horse'

History at the palace: memories of the Bishopthorpe pageants

Kirsty Mitchell, Curator, at exhibition entrance

Diamonds and silver go on show in new exhibition at York Minster

Robert Powell is York Civic Trust's first ever 'writer-in-residence'

Townhouse 'ghosts' and Dick Turpin's grave feature in poetic exhibition

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Jorvik Vikings celebrating in Nordic fashion

Jorvik Viking Centre and Barley Hall earn national acclaim

Local author Paul Chrystal and some of the objects and people featured in his new book about York

Author's history of York in 101 unusual 'people, objects and places'

The LNER 1923 Restaurant

Dine through the decades as York rail firm opens special restuaurant

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Yesterday Once More - York City Archive - Image of 43, Coney Street with a sign: Agency For Servants (probably 1950s).

Hidden History of York: a look back at the life of a domestic servant

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Mad Alice is one the most recognisable characters in the city

Mad Alice to hold 'one-off spooky and tasty tour' of York this Halloween

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Heslington Hall in around 1910s - from Explore Archives York

Recognise this York building? This is how it looked a century ago

The Flying Scotsman will be back in York for October half term

Legendary locomotive WILL return to York after 'shunting' incident

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The event will feature period costumes made by Ukrainian historians and reconstruction experts

Historical links between York and Ukraine to be explored at exhibition this weekend

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Medieval murders were recorded across central York, including off Grape Lane, top left, at St Lawrence Church, top right, and at York Minster, bottom left

Medieval murder map reveals double killing at Minster - and death of John Wayne

Cumberland House 1880s. At this time it was a British Workman's cafe and later adult education classes were held there. It was originally built for Alderman William Cornwall in the very early 18th century. Explore York archives

Recognise this York building? It looks a bit different today!

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The York Minster corbel sold at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, and the Minster roof on fire

Piece of York history goes under the hammer

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Malton's Roman Festival takes place on September 23

Festival celebrates Roman life in Malton and Norton

Snainton Village Hall where the talks will be held

Series of talks to tell tales of chariot finds, giant animals and more

The 'ghostly bike' in York's Shambles captured on CCTV

WATCH: CCTV captures 'ghostly bike' in York - ghost walk boss weighs in on mystery

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A tartan-clad piper serenades Flying Scotsman as it leaves York Station this morning

Legendary engine hauls train and passengers for luxury ride from York

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A ceremony was held at the Village Green in Old Malton, in honour of Sgt David Winter

Memorials unveiled in honour of fallen officers

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The Allied Air Forces Memorial Day was held at the Yorkshire Air Museum

Allied Forces memorial event held at popular York museum

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The Ibis Hotel in The Mount, York, and an earlier excavation for Roman remains at another site in York

Archaeologists to look for Roman remains during work to extend York hotel

Malton Museum will be celebrating Roman life in Malton and Norton in September

Malton Museum to celebrate Roman life in twin towns

Veteran Ken cooke sits on the new bench while it is blessed by Fr Romani

From a heroic veteran to goose eggs - York stories feature in 100 year rail display

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The Medieval Mayhem was held at Murton Park near York

'Medieval Mayhem' as knights bring history to life near York

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A free guided tour by Chas Jones is to explore the history of the 1066 Battle of Fulford in York.

Free guided tour explores historic battle in York

Women's football team, 1960s © Scarborough Museums and Galleries

Can you add to the history of Scarborough’s own lionesses?

Eboracum Freemasons with Principal Lee Probert

New blue plaque commemorates shared history of York city centre building

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Walkers on Beggar's Bridge by Chris J Parker

Damage to historic bridge ‘beggars’ belief

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Items from the personal collection of football memorabilia built up by Edward Spink, inset. Picture: SWNS

Pele and George Best autographs among huge collection under hammer in York

The portrait of Elizabeth Clifford, later Viscountess Dunbar will go on display at Fairfax House

Long missing portrait worth £14,500 set to go on display at York venue

The Red Tower in York

York to celebrate revamp at historic medieval tower

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The Buck and petrol pumps

Fascinating book on the history of Wrelton written by one of its residents

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Archive pictures from the Queen's Silver Jubilee visit to Weston in 1977 .

VIDEO: Do you remember the Malton and Norton Queen's Silver Jubilee parade?

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Malton Roman Festival has been postponed

This weekend's Malton Roman Festival postponed due to heavy rainfall

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York Philatelic Society will mark its 75th Anniversary at the Pavilion Hotel

'It feels very special': York Philatelic Society celebrates 75 years

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Georgian Vestments Worn on the Opening Illegal Mass in the Bar Convent in York

Historic items on display in York for first time since 1700s

Selby Town's dugout area before and after the installation

Historic boost for football club near York with Wembley upgrade

Farmer Tom Pearcy in York Maze

Updated PICTURES: York Maze reveals its theme for this year's giant attraction

The blue plaque celebration at Bridlington station

Blue plaque unveiled on railway in honour of Second World War hero

The Historic Vehicle Rally is coming to Newby Hall this Sunday

Historic Vehicle Rally to mark 50th anniversary with return this weekend

Romans invaded York over the weekend during the festival

NEW PICTURES: Romans descend on York as festival takes over city centre

Main image: Canon John Purvis, Top right: British soldiers in the trenches during First World War, Bottom right: The Purvis brothers in uniform

Previously unseen poems by celebrated First World War poet published

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Nina Britten, Ben Godfrey and Matthew Delaney with rail historian Tim Dunn pictured before their journey

York-based rail firm marks 85th anniversary with special journey

Stonemason Richard Bossons with the new stone

Special stone to cement links between York and a famous namesake

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Main image: Canon John Purvis. Credit: Borthwick Institute. Top right: British soldiers in the trenches during the First World War. Image: PA

Published at last: the long-lost war poems that lay in a York archive for years

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Remembering Sgt David Winter 41 years since he was killed by Barry Prudom

Remembering Sgt David Winter 41 years since he was killed by Barry Prudom

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