Suzannah Lipscomb – Women, Sex and Power in the Sixteenth Century
Most of the women who ever lived left no trace on the record of history and everything we’ve known about…
Most of the women who ever lived left no trace on the record of history and everything we’ve known about…
This intimate storytelling salon celebrates the relationship between cocoa nibs and forbidden literature, combining mouth-watering chocolate treats with tales of…
As part of The Big History Weekend, join us for a full day of historical events. 10am : Constantine -…
Saint or murderer? Healer or warmonger? Centuries after he seized his destiny in York, Constantine the Great continues to divide…
A two-hour poetry workshop to empower creatives with the vision to see stories in ordinary objects and places. We’ll begin…
Join us for this unique event where lecturers in Literature and Creative Writing from York St John University read their…
Henry VI inherited England and France before his first birthday, and lost both in a reign beset by mental illness…
Join award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood, author of the best-selling books WOW! Said the Owl, Tip Tap went the Crab and…
Join poets Seni Seneviratne and Afshan D'souza Lodhi as they read from their new collections. In Unknown Soldier (Peepal Tree…
Oliver Cromwell was one of the most powerful men in history. After his death in 1658, he was given a…
In the biggest brownest muddiest river in Africa an enormous crocodile is making up secret plans. But can the other…
With blood, brutality and bawdiness mixed with the refined elegance of dance and the music of Handel, Hannah Phillip explains…
Mr and Mrs Twit enjoy playing nasty tricks on people. But when the Roly Poly Bird visits Mugglewump in the…
Historian Thomas Waters explores the lives of cursed or bewitched people and the witches and witch-busters who helped and harmed…
Melvyn Bragg is best known for The South Bank Show and In Our Time on BBC Radio 4. He is also an accomplished novelist…
Peter is an aspiring poet suffering from a bad case of writer’s block. One night, after a frustrating evening with…
Join Blue Badge Guide for Yorkshire David Holt on a history themed tour of York. David has an outstanding knowledge…
Amanda Owen and her family live a life that has almost gone, one ruled by the seasons and her animals.…
Calling all Potterheads! Dust off your wands and take a sip of Felix Felicis. This fun quiz will prove if…
Whether you’re an aspiring author, or just curious about how to get started, this short session will introduce you to…
Three women writing memoir and historical fiction share their stories of family secrets and struggle. Jane Austin (News from Nowhere),…
Join farmer, author and TV presenter Kate Humble for a fascinating talk about her life working with animals and wildlife,…
Keith Hutson’s award-winning poetry has been widely published both in the UK and internationally. His two pamphlets, Routines and Troupers…
A major figure behind his nephew Philip’s marriage to Queen Elizabeth ll, Dickie Mountbatten’s career included being Supreme Allied Commander…
In Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler,…
In 2010, Melanie Reid fell from her horse, breaking her neck and fracturing her lower back. She was 52. Paralysed…
1568: At a vital crossroads in history a young Queen steps from the shadows to reveal her thoughts on marriage,…
York Centre for Writing’s Beyond the Walls is an annual anthology celebrating new writing from York St John University creative…
Delivered by Dr Helen Kenwright, Director and founder of the Writing Tree, this session will explore three aspects of characterisation:…
Wendy Mitchell spent twenty years as a non-clinical team leader in the NHS before being diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia…
Do you enjoy writing short stories? Or composing poems? Are you under the age of 14 years? This fun workshop…
With more than two million books sold, Barnsley-born Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnson is known as 'The Queen of…
A panel of expert publishers, agents and editors will give advice about how to get published. Come armed with all…
Journey through countless other worlds in a wild night of fairytales for grown-ups. When the poet, journalist and bouffon, Robert…
Join Blue Badge Guide for Yorkshire David Holt on a literary themed tour of York. David has an outstanding knowledge…
A relaxed and welcoming poetry evening showcasing some of the best poets from Yorkshire and beyond. Char March is a…
Kirsty Wark is a journalist, broadcaster and writer who has presented a wide range of BBC programmes including the ground-breaking…
London's award-winning LGBT+ literary salon comes to York Literature Festival. Founded by author Paul Burston, Polari showcases the best in…
Former trustee and Life Member of the Brontë Society, Catherine Rayner has written a series of books about the Brontë…
Much of value has been written about sleep, but rest is different. It is how we unwind, calm our minds…
The York Research Unit for the Study of Satire presents a series of events in conjunction with Fairfax House and…
Poetry for All brings the joy of Poetry and the Spoken Word to everyone with its potential to open up…
Purchase tickets for all five events and pay only £35. Add tickets for all five events to your York Theatre…
Rebecca Tope is the author of 34 crime novels, all set in rural England, and ghost writer for the Rosemary…
A two-hour poetry workshop to empower creatives with the vision to see stories in ordinary objects and places. We’ll begin…
Is there a place for humour when it comes to that most heinous of crimes: murder? Olga Wojtas argues that…
Local publishers and authors offer their novels, collections, children’s books and non-fiction for purchase by the public. Come along and…
Martin Edwards, winner of multiple crime writing awards in Britain and the US, discusses what makes the perfect whodunit with…
In this special event presented by Dialogue Books, two young men who have grown up in the UK exchange their…
Agent, editor and award-winning crime author Allan Guthrie offers industry-insider tips and tricks to help navigate the current marketplace. In…
What makes a great crime novel? Who are the best crime writers? Why is crime such an important genre? Come…
In collaboration with CinemArts Ltd, The Mansion House presents a sumptuous evening exploring aspects of the Georgian period through the…
We are excited to announce that we will be returning in October with a day of online events! There…
Join poets Seni Seneviratne and Afshan D'souza-Lodhi as they read from their collections, Unknown Soldier and re: desire. In Unknown…
In this special event presented by Dialogue Books, two young men who have grown up in the UK exchange their views…
Dr Rob O’Connor (York Centre for Writing, York St John University) is joined by Drs Zoë Enstone and Adam James Smith…
Most of the women who ever lived left no trace on the record of history and everything we’ve known about…
Andrew McMillan's debut collection Physical was the first ever poetry collection to win The Guardian First Book Award, amongst others. His second…
Join Explore and York Literature Festival in a joint event to celebrate the launch of Tim Murgatroyd’s new dystopian novel,…
Say Owt Friday 11th December, 7.00pm Tickets are available online via See Tickets. **WE’LL BE STRICTLY ADHERING TO LOCAL AND…