Castle Gateway: Stories of Change, 29th July from 9am

How have the people of York responded to change and made change happen? To help thinking about future changes in the Castle Gateway projects, join us to look back at how change has happened in this part of York.

Castle Gateway: Stories of Change
29th July, Eye of York
From 9am

We invite you to join us for a series of events – with something for all ages – to explore the Castle area of York it as it was, as it is now and to imagine it differently.

The City of York Council is currently working towards regenerating this part of the city centre – which includes Fossgate, Walmgate, Piccadilly, Foss Basin and Castle area and Eye of York – and has a collaboration engagement project called My Castle Gateway, to involve lots of different people in this process.

As part of this we are running a series of public event to open up the Castle Gateway area.

Through taking part – and sharing your knowledge about the histories of the site and ideas for the future – you will informing the development of a collaborative ‘statement of significance’ and a collaborative ‘brief’ on which the Council-appointed masterplanners will then work.

Over the next week of so more talks and tours will be added as we carry on working with different organizations and community groups.

The Hidden History of the Debtors’ Prison FULLY BOOKED
Tour by: Dr M Faye Prior, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
9am, limited places, book your free ticket here.
Join us for an early morning tour of the Debtors’ Prison before the museum opens. Spot the hidden features of the prison, and learn about what life was like for the people imprisoned here.

Opening Up Castle Gateway Walk
10.30am, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
Book your place
We invite you to join a walk around the Castle area of York, to experience it as it is now, to imagine it differently and to feed your ideas into the My Castle Gateway project.

Power and Punishment: A brief history of York Castle
Talk by: Dr M Faye Prior, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
11am, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
Book your place or drop in.
York Castle has been many things over the centuries, including a fortress, a palace, a mint and a prison, and is now a significant heritage site. This talk will take you on a journey through the history of the castle, and will explore why the site is so important to the history of York.  

Prisons and Castles
Offered by York Castle Museum
Family Drop in session 11am -1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Make a Shield! York Castle Museum is built on the site of a medieval castle, discover what York Castle was like hundreds of years ago and make a cardboard shield.
Make a Mask! York Castle Museum is housed in 18th century prison buildings where the legendary highwayman, Dick Turpin was imprisoned. Take home a Dick Turpin Mask and find out about the story of Dick Turpin.

Who was Dr Kirk? Find out about the remarkable life and collections of the man who was inspired to create Britain’s first ‘living history’ museum
1pm, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
Talk by: Rob Wake, Collections Facilitator (History), York Castle Museum
Who was Dr Kirk? Find out about the remarkable life and collections of the man who was inspired to create Britain’s first ‘living history’ museum.
Book here for your place.

Opening Up Castle Gateway Walk (accessible route)
2pm, meet at Stories of Change stall near Eye of York, between York Castle Museum and Castle Car Park.
We invite you to join a walk around the Castle area of York, to experience it as it is now, to imagine it differently and to feed your ideas into the My Castle Gateway project.
Book your place.