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We have taken the decision to postpone the upcoming York Literature Festival until later this year. Please see the news post below for more details.

Melvyn Bragg – POSTPONED
Kate Humble – POSTPONED
Kirsty Wark - In Conversation - POSTPONED

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We have taken the decision to postpone the upcoming York Literature Festival until later this year. Please see the news post below for more details.

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