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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas? Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now: ⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas #YorkIdeas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith, creator of the iconic No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, for an in-conversation event as he discusses his work and the importance of kindness. Now on YouTube - Human Kindness in a Volatile World youtu.be/Lix2OMPOPlM

Author Alexander McCall Smith holding a red book, with covers of his novels The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion and The Kind Company of Others displayed beside him.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join award-winning journalist and presenter Clive Myrie as he discusses his deeply personal journey filming the BBC series African Adventure. Now on YouTube - Clive Myrie’s African Adventure youtu.be/JHv-JrkEoEI

Clive Myrie standing outdoors in front of a historic building, promoting his African Adventure for York Festival of Ideas 2026.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Go behind the scenes of the Channel 5 drama All Creatures Great and Small with its Script Executive Donna Metcalfe and the series’ historical consultant Mark Roodhouse. Now on YouTube - Behind the Scenes of All Creatures Great and Small youtu.be/SgE2bOYYx8s

Cast members from All Creatures Great and Small in vintage car surrounded by sheep in a countryside setting.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join Sian Williams, broadcast journalist and counselling psychologist, for tips, expert research and stories from those who’ve learnt how to ride the worry wave to thrive. Now on YouTube - The Power of Anxiety: How to ride the worry wave youtu.be/L_ZjOIZgi68

Portrait of Sian Williams promoting her talk on managing anxiety at York Festival of Ideas 2026.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Historian and broadcaster Anna Whitelock offers a panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, revealing how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe. Now on YouTube - The Sun Rising: James I and the dawn of a global Britain youtu.be/5ZcLb3R2vRk

Book cover of 'The Sun Rising: James I and the Dawn of Great Britain' by Anna Whitelock displayed next to a photo of the author in a striped shirt, promoting a York Festival of Ideas event.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join Simon Wilde, cricket correspondent for the Sunday Times, as he takes a compelling new look at the untold story behind one of English sport’s oldest records. Now on YouTube - Chasing Jessop: The mystery of England cricket's oldest record youtu.be/-Noc0pwx6S4

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In 1939, Sutton Hoo revealed a ghostly 27m ship imprint in the sand. Martin Carver explores the reconstruction of this 7th-century vessel and planned trials to put it back on the water. Now on YouTube - The Experimental Sutton Hoo Ship youtu.be/5k8PxN1ZLdo

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Historian Victoria Whitworth presents a new account of one of the most famous and mysterious manuscripts in the world, The Book of Kells. Now on YouTube - The Book of Kells: Unlocking the enigma youtu.be/fdaNBsWZQnU

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Lost in Joyce? Postgraduate researcher Chris Wogan of the University of York reveals how you can use trees as your map, including for his most difficult texts, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Now on YouTube - James Joyce's Trees youtu.be/TXMz23ZIzsY

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Discover the legacies of Doctor Who giants David Whitaker & Terrance Dicks with biographer Simon Guerrier. Enjoy exclusive insights from their University of York archives. Now on YouTube: Adventures in Time, Space and Television! youtu.be/KzwNWBC9vnw

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join archaeologist Colm O'Brien as he explores themes of landscape, power, creativity and intellect in Early Medieval Northumbria – the age of Lindisfarne and Bede. Now on YouTube - Northumbria AD 367-867 youtu.be/dEBq8yeidRk

Book cover of 'Northumbria AD 367-867' by Max Adams and Colm O'Brien alongside a portrait of Colm O'Brien with a 'Watch Again' label.

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Dr Daisy Abbott @daisyabbott.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Serious Play: Adult learning through games. This was a panel I was asked to be in at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social hosted by the PLaY group at York Uni. Panel starts about 45s into the video. youtu.be/yEYMJxIlc0Y?... #playfulLearning

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Two great cities. One fierce rivalry. Join historian Adrian Goldsworthy to discover more about Athens and Sparta, the two big players in Ancient Greece. Now on YouTube - Athens and Sparta: The rivalry that shaped ancient Greece youtu.be/Ud6tE1Ghzv0

Book cover of 'Athens and Sparta: The Rivalry That Shaped Ancient Greece' by Adrian Goldsworthy with his portrait and York Festival of Ideas branding.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

For centuries Stonehenge has been the subject of fascination and speculation. Archaeologist Julian Richards explores Stonehenge's 'old rocks' and the theories that have emerged from newly available information. Now available on YouTube - youtu.be/wfRALRcoAtQ

Julian Richards smiling in front of Stonehenge stones during daylight for a York Festival of Ideas talk.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

With a new series of Riot Women in production, BAFTA-winning creator Sally Wainwright discusses the origins of the hit BBC drama. Now on YouTube - Riot Women with Sally Wainwright youtu.be/rh1R58_fFDU

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our dear Festival friend, archaeologist Julian Richards, spent some time this morning with MySight York, where people with sight loss and vision impairment got the opportunity to handle archaeological artefacts. #YorkIdeas MySight York

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Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies at York @cecs-york.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On Saturday CECS staff (inc Jennie Batchelor Emma Major, Alison O'Byrne, Chloe Wigston Smith, Lizzy Spencer, Will Tullett & Jim Watt) were thrilled to support a weekend of #heritage talks & a crafting workshop with @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Credit: York Festival of Ideas/Bec Hudson Smith

Professor Jennie Batchelor demonstrating 18th hand sewing techniques, with a blue thread on white fabric, at the workshop for Crafting the Eighteenth Century, in the wood paneled CECS seminar room at Heslington Hall.

A participant at the Crafting the Eighteenth Century workshop sewing with blue thread on white fabric in a fabric hoop. She is following a period design for flower sprigs.

Participants at the workshop for Crafting the Eighteenth Century sit at seminar tables, working on shellwork in the wood paneled CECS seminar room at Heslington Hall.

Professor Chloe Wigston Smith introducing the workshop Crafting the Eighteenth Century, with enthusiastic hand gestures in the wood paneled CECS seminar room at Heslington Hall.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The final day of York Festival of Ideas is here! Let’s wrap up an incredible week with a Friday lineup packed with inspiring debates, brilliant storytellers, and final big ideas. We hope you've enjoyed this year's Festival? See our final events: 👉 yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Ready to spark your curiosity? 🧠 Today brings you another spectacular lineup of free events, featuring world-leading experts, immersive exhibitions, and eye-opening discussions. Plan your day and book your free tickets now for our penultimate day: 👉 yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

All aboard! 🚂 50,000 schoolchildren joined us online today for the 'Story Time Express' 📖 Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨ #MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

What a spellbinding evening we had last night. Festival Patron Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell completely captivated us with 'Songs of Nature' - a beautiful, moving blend of storytelling and music celebrating the wild. 🌱🎶 Here are a few moments from a special night!

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wow! How amazing was Michael Morpurgo online this morning? If your school joined in, let us know how else you're celebrating Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day! #MorpurgoDay

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

From Victorian jet to modern lab-grown diamonds, Sarah Steele, Curator of Jet at Whitby Museum, discusses why some ‘forever’ gems are measured in catastrophe, not carats. Carbon-Based Gems, Carbon-Based Consequences - 11 Jun yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

After Michael Morpurgo's beautiful free concert last night he's now in the National Railway Museum preparing for a live online event streamed to more than 48,000 schoolchildren. #YorkIdeas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Get ready for another incredible day! 🌟 From thought-provoking debates with world-class speakers to the wonderful exhibition, Confluence for Change, today is packed with inspiration. Discover the full lineup and book your spots: 👉 yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Journalist Karen Bartlett offers a searing insight into the challenges of safely building a new life overseas and the captive fate of women in Afghanistan. The Escape From Kabul: A true story of sisterhood and defiance - 10 Jun yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Brain hats, VR goggles, and 5,000-year-old ancient villages! 🧠✨ We had an absolute blast at Discovery Zone on Sunday. Huge thanks to the brilliant researchers for showing us how science and history are shaping the future. 🔍💡 #YorkIdeas 📷 Ian Martindale

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Celebrating the launch of the University of York’s Mumbai campus in India, our expert panel discusses how to create vibrant cross-continental spaces to bring people and communities together. Place, Space and the Making of a New Global University - 10 Jun ow.ly/epgH50Z8WHN

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fantastic panel discussion at the weekend 🚄 Loved hearing how London North Eastern Railway is driving sustainability and cutting-edge technology to create a greener future for rail travel. Inspiring insights on how transport can better serve people, places & our planet. 🌱✨ #YorkIdeas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Historian Victoria Whitworth presents a new account of one of the most famous and mysterious manuscripts in the world, The Book of Kells. The Book of Kells: Unlocking the enigma - 10 Jun yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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Richard Morley @sevenworldscollide.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What a great and sobering talk by Deborah Cohen on a vitally important topic for patients, health professionals and policymakers.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In the run up to the Space Summit in Paris, our panel from France and the UK explores the scientific, geopolitical, security, environmental, and societal challenges related to space exploration. From Space Exploration to Understanding Earth - 10 Jun ow.ly/gzj850Z8WEB

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Looking for inspiration? 🧠 Whether you want to uncover ancient history, explore cutting-edge science, or dive into world politics, Tuesday at York Festival of Ideas has something for everyone. Check out today's packed lineup of events: 👉 yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calend…

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Clemency Cooper @clemencycooper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Inspiring levels of curiosity and creativity at today's Imag(e)ining the Past collaging workshop @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social @anthropocenebio.bsky.social 1/

A selection of paper collages on a table.

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Clemency Cooper @clemencycooper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A big thanks to my co-facilitator Lindsey, the ever helpful @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social team and the lovely folk who spent the morning cutting, sticking and sharing with us this morning.

Two women holding paper collages in front of a whiteboard with post it notes.

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Mariana J López @marianajlopez.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined my talk at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social. I presented on sound heritage without mentioning one white male scholar/designer because I'm fed up of hearing presenters talk about the silenced voices of the past and then just continue to marginalise voices in the present.

Mariana sitting at an auditorium holding a copy of her book 'Sonic Pasts'

Mariana standing in front of a screen that says 'Remote Access' and has two photos. On the left a photo of Mariana and Lidia Alvarez Morales for the Cathedral Acoustics project. On the right a photo of the York Minster Chapter House.

A slide with a photo of Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl on the left and on the right a photo of Pedro Pascal doing a sketch for SNL and saying 'Don't do that'

A stand for Fox Lane Books with the filled outline of an orange fox.

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Katie da Cunha Lewin @kdclewin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Had a lovely time at the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social talking about The Writer's Room. Such a lovely audience, and an amazing festival: over 150 events, mostly free!

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HRC York @hrcyork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to all who shared their work as part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social. We had 8 great activities. Mia Gane from @uoyphilosophy.bsky.social explored the concept of home through crafts; Matthew Hall from @school-of-act.bsky.social invited participants to build their own bandstand.

Mia behind the exhibition table. Lots of crafts materials such as paint and pencils are on the table and in the background a poster board with different drawings.

Matthew standing holding a ukulele. Behind him blue poster boards and a sign that says 'Build a Bandstand'. On the floor foam tiles and a small drum.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join Richard Gale, an internationally renowned expert in medical diseases of the retina, as he focuses on the critical question: how much vision can be saved in the future? How Much Vision Can We Save in the Future? 9 June ow.ly/mc5t50Z8vqN

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Join Simon Wilde, cricket correspondent for the Sunday Times, as he takes a compelling new look at the untold story behind one of English sport’s oldest records. Chasing Jessop: The mystery of England cricket's oldest record - 9 June ow.ly/VkEr50Z8vqB

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

On Saturday we hosted #YorkTalks - Heritage Reframed, in the beautiful setting of the historic Heslington Hall at the University of York. We had such a brilliant day, diving into York's research, bridging the past and future - from 18th-century gardens to virtual reality archaeology. 🎮📜

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Across oceans and centuries, England and India emerge not as distant worlds but as entangled histories of movement, trade and imagination. Join Nandini Das and William Dalrymple for an in-conversation event on 9 June in partnership with the Jaipur Literature Festival. ow.ly/tSFn50Z7ZIM

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Discover the 1911 scandal around horse racing tips that saw the Joseph Rowntree Social Service Trust branded a ‘moral cesspool’. Sue Mendus of the University of York digs into the archives to investigate. Six Penn’orth of Hope: Gambling and the Rowntree Trusts - 9 June ow.ly/3O9u50Z8vpC

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

From eco-art exhibitions and planetary health talks at noon, to a live piano deconstruction project and a deep dive into stunning medieval manuscripts this evening - there is truly something for everyone today. Check out the full line-up 👉 ow.ly/ai6E50Z8v8L #YorkIdeas #York #WhatsOnYork

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Honouring the courage and sacrifice of the East Yorkshire Regiment at the York Army Museum yesterday. Incredible to see the historic military vehicles, kit, and living history displays up close. A powerful reminder of the human stories behind D-Day. 🎖️#YorkIdeas 📷 Mandy James

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Planetary health sees Earth as a living system. Pim Martens of Maastricht University explores why actively regenerating nature, not just doing less harm, is vital for human and non-human life. Planetary Health: Dissolving the human frame - 8 June ow.ly/nyGK50Z8vrt

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a Hollywood-style threat or a tool we can trust? Join experts from the University of York’s CDT in Safe AI (SAINTS) to explore how chatbots have changed the conversation. Beyond the Matrix: The reality of AI risk - 8 Jun ow.ly/GX7Z50Z8rGG

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