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Students and officers from a French Air Force academy will join ceremonies at the Yorkshire Air Museum and in Elvington village on November 8

French Air Force academy to join Yorkshire Remembrance event

The weekend consisted of a Country Ball at The Milton Rooms and a Soirée at York House

The weekend consisted of a Country Ball at The Milton Rooms and a Soirée at York House

'Best night out' as Regency Weekend at museum sells out

Fitzwilliam Malton Estate has begun refurbishing the interior of 35–37 Market Place, Malton, which was previously home to G Woodall & Sons Ltd.

Fitzwilliam Malton Estate has begun refurbishing the interior of 35–37 Market Place, Malton, which was previously home to G Woodall & Sons Ltd.

Estate refurbishing historic building to welcome a new business

Jane Gordon and Ryan Thompson won a competition for the ceremony as part of the Pickering 1940s weekend.

Jane Gordon and Ryan Thompson won a competition for the ceremony as part of the Pickering 1940s weekend.

Couple renew vows in wartime-themed ceremony at 1940s festival

The Pickering 1940s event, now in its second year, has seen Pickering Town CIC pull together the town’s tourist attractions, businesses and community groups to provide a fun-packed event.

The Pickering 1940s event, now in its second year, has seen Pickering Town CIC pull together the town’s tourist attractions, businesses and community groups to provide a fun-packed event.

IN PICTURES: North Yorkshire town transported back to 1940s for nostalgic weekend

PICKERING'S 1940s weekend gets underway today (Friday) as the town celebrates the era.

PICKERING'S 1940s weekend gets underway today (Friday) as the town celebrates the era.

Celebrations begin as North Yorkshire town marks 1940s weekend

AN Information Centre has been set up ahead of the Pickering 1940s event this week.

AN Information Centre has been set up ahead of the Pickering 1940s event this week.

Information centre opens in Pickering ahead of 1940s event

North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend

The 19th century carriage at Castle Howard.

The 19th century carriage at Castle Howard.

North Yorkshire stately home to be transformed into festive Victorian wonderland

On September 23, 1932, a typhoid outbreak commenced in Malton.

On September 23, 1932, a typhoid outbreak commenced in Malton.

North Yorkshire town sealed off for three months by typhoid

Ice Age artists used mammoth tusk patterns to shape 18,000-year-old Venus figurines

Queen Adelaide's Saloon on display at the National Railway Museum

Queen Adelaide's Saloon on display at the National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum launches unique Christmas gift scheme for railway fans

An ancient Bronze Age axe believed to have been offered to the gods has been unearthed in North Yorkshire

An ancient Bronze Age axe believed to have been offered to the gods has been unearthed in North Yorkshire

Ancient Bronze Age axe 'offered to the gods' unearthed in North Yorkshire dig

Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry to go on display in North Yorkshire

The Coaching Inn Group recently hosted a celebratory dinner on August 6 at The Talbot Hotel in Malton

The Coaching Inn Group recently hosted a celebratory dinner on August 6 at The Talbot Hotel in Malton

Hotel group celebrates 30 years in business with special dinner in Malton

Members of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division Royal Engineers Signals Company, and their telephone sets and semaphore flags can be seen in the foreground.

Members of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division Royal Engineers Signals Company, and their telephone sets and semaphore flags can be seen in the foreground.

North Yorkshire museum seeks clues after century-old WWI photo found in pub

Castle Howard's deep connection to the world's biggest film

Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Cold Kirby on North Yorkshire Council and is a Member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, outside St Michael's Church in Cold Kirby.

Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Cold Kirby on North Yorkshire Council and is a Member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, outside St Michael's Church in Cold Kirby.

19th-century North York Moors church given Grade II listed status

The Toy Box in Yorkersgate in Malton, caught fire on Monday, August 7, 1986. Photos Ian Orledge

The Toy Box in Yorkersgate in Malton, caught fire on Monday, August 7, 1986. Photos Ian Orledge

40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze

The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman: Rich Lives, Poor Lives

The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman: Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Celebrity drops in at North Yorkshire stately home for new TV programme

Author Lindsey Davis and Louise Lewis, co-ordinator of the Roman Festival

Author Lindsey Davis and Louise Lewis, co-ordinator of the Roman Festival

North Yorkshire museum welcomed visitors from around the world to Roman festival

Visitors to Beck Isle Museum in Pickering will have a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating history of printing this month

Visitors to Beck Isle Museum in Pickering will have a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating history of printing this month

Replica Gutenberg comes to museum for rare glimpse of printing press history

Kelsey and Aleksandra from the Eburakon enactment group

Kelsey and Aleksandra from the Eburakon enactment group

Bestselling authors praise annual North Yorkshire Roman festival

Author Terry Deary

Author Terry Deary

Horrible Histories

Writer Terry Deary to appear at Malton Roman Festival

Magister Militum

Magister Militum

North Yorkshire museum hosts biggest ever Roman festival

The Malton-based Chanticleer Singers will perform in Lastingham and Malton

The Malton-based Chanticleer Singers will perform in Lastingham and Malton

Malton choir to perform in celebration of Yorkshire choral music

Coralie with omnibus

Coralie with omnibus

Country's top collection of horse-drawn carriages to be auctioned

Auctioneer Coralie Thomson with a bust of a Roman emperor by the Italian sculptor Aristide Louis Fontana.

Auctioneer Coralie Thomson with a bust of a Roman emperor by the Italian sculptor Aristide Louis Fontana.

Treasures from North Yorkshire country house to go under the hammer

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

Historic church to open its doors this weekend to raise awareness

Best-selling author to talk about 'Dark Ages' at North Yorkshire museum

The twin towns of Malton and Norton are set to become regional leaders in heritage-inspired tourism following investment in a new University of York project.

The twin towns of Malton and Norton are set to become regional leaders in heritage-inspired tourism following investment in a new University of York project.

North Yorkshire town set for tourism boost after successful funding bid

Death of Captain Cook Medal 1779 (Front & Back) – Sold for £5,000

Death of Captain Cook Medal 1779 (Front & Back) – Sold for £5,000

Rare medal commemorating death of explorer James Cook found at car boot sale

Belle Voix is bringing a Motown and northern soul night to the Yorkshire coast at the YMCA Theatre

Belle Voix is bringing a Motown and northern soul night to the Yorkshire coast at the YMCA Theatre

Motown and northern soul night set for Scarborough theatre this month

An example of the wall paintings, the crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven.

An example of the wall paintings, the crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven.

Medieval wall paintings in North Yorkshire church need £100,000 of repairs

A new play celebrating female pilots during World War Two is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A new play celebrating female pilots during World War Two is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Play celebrating female pilots of World War Two coming to Scarborough

Eden Camp museum has released its season of immersive events for 2026

Eden Camp museum has released its season of immersive events for 2026

Cultural attractions

North Yorkshire museum announces host of immersive events and activities

Terry Deary, author of the Horrible Histories book series will be appearing at this summer’s Malton Museum Roman Festival.

Terry Deary, author of the Horrible Histories book series will be appearing at this summer’s Malton Museum Roman Festival.

Horrible Histories author to appear at North Yorkshire Roman festival

Where to see the 90th anniversary flight of legendary Spitfire today

Malton Museum opens for 2026 this Saturday

Malton Museum opens for 2026 this Saturday

Malton Museum opens for the new season this weekend

Dr Adam Parker installing the Melsonby Hoard in the Yorkshire Museum

Dr Adam Parker installing the Melsonby Hoard in the Yorkshire Museum

Cultural attractions

Once-in-a-lifetime Iron Age discovery set to go on public display for first time

Rachel Fletcher, Rosalind Watson (Jean's daughters), Jean Toynbee and Elisabeth Berman (Jean's grand-daughter) pictured in January 2024. Photo Somerville College.

Rachel Fletcher, Rosalind Watson (Jean's daughters), Jean Toynbee and Elisabeth Berman (Jean's grand-daughter) pictured in January 2024. Photo Somerville College.

'Amazing, incredible' tributes paid to Ryedale's Dr Jean Toynbee

Andrew Pawson, Continuum Attractions CEO, Dorothy Stubbs, Continuum Attractions COO, with outgoing directors Paula Peace and Howard Johnson,

Andrew Pawson, Continuum Attractions CEO, Dorothy Stubbs, Continuum Attractions COO, with outgoing directors Paula Peace and Howard Johnson,

Heritage North Yorkshire attraction in the hands of new owners

The winners of the international curling tournament held in Switzerland in 1907 – John Potter, William I’Anson and William Wilkinson

The winners of the international curling tournament held in Switzerland in 1907 – John Potter, William I’Anson and William Wilkinson

Feature of the Week

The North Yorkshire curling club who took on the world and won

Wuthering Heights

As 'Wuthering Heights' hits the cinema - how the Brontës loved York and the coast

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is aiming to raise at least £800,000 to fund urgent repairs to Bridge 42 (pictured), which crosses the River Murk Esk

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is aiming to raise at least £800,000 to fund urgent repairs to Bridge 42 (pictured), which crosses the River Murk Esk

Major fundraising appeal launched to repair North Yorkshire railway bridge

Ryedale Folk Museum has launched special hand-fasting ceremonies in it's atmospheric roundhouse this Midsummer.

Ryedale Folk Museum has launched special hand-fasting ceremonies in it's atmospheric roundhouse this Midsummer.

North Yorkshire museum to offer tradition featured in award-winning film Hamnet

The concert will feature Esther Williams

The concert will feature Esther Williams

Scarborough concert to feature works by famous Renaissance artists

Cllr Sandra Turner. Wtc

Cllr Sandra Turner. Wtc

Save the landmark! The North Yorkshire town's plea over the whale bone arch

Pieter Lietart from Belgium, died in Kirkbymoorside in February 1915 at the age of four. His gravestone, in the town's All Saint's church yard, was badly damaged last year by a fallen tree.

Pieter Lietart from Belgium, died in Kirkbymoorside in February 1915 at the age of four. His gravestone, in the town's All Saint's church yard, was badly damaged last year by a fallen tree.

Effort to preserve memory of four-year-old who died in North Yorkshire

Eden Camp, the modern history museum near Malton, has seen a year packed with events, exceptional visitor satisfaction, and continued growth in its school and group visits with 22,133 school children visiting during 2025 which is nearly 9% higher than

Eden Camp, the modern history museum near Malton, has seen a year packed with events, exceptional visitor satisfaction, and continued growth in its school and group visits with 22,133 school children visiting during 2025 which is nearly 9% higher than

North Yorkshire museum's school visits up 9% as it celebrates strong year

Author Charles Dickens

Author Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

Malton inspired parts of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Eden Camp receives remarkable WWII artefact donation from grandson of former guard

Eden Camp receives remarkable WWII artefact donation from grandson of former guard

Remarkable donation of Second World War artefacts to North Yorkshire museum

Remembrance Sunday in Malton

Remembrance Sunday in Malton

Remembrance Day

PHOTOS: Parades and services mark Remembrance Sunday in Ryedale

The recently reformed Thornton Players are in rehearsals for their first production inspired by the Raising the Roof Appeal for the Lady Lumley's Alms Houses.

The recently reformed Thornton Players are in rehearsals for their first production inspired by the Raising the Roof Appeal for the Lady Lumley's Alms Houses.

Meet the troupe of thespians back to perform '’Ow Much fer a Roof?'