A new light on medieval warfare on York’s city’s walls
Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November
The Richard III Experience, housed in Monk Bar is welcoming visitors during Illuminating York to discover medieval battle techniques within the ancient fortifications.
Monkbar, of which the top floor was commissioned by the last Plantagenet Monarch, Richard III, will be bathed in soft candlelight where guests will be transported back to the guardroom of late 15th century York and met by a soldier, in period dress.
“The later medieval period saw a series of civil wars throughout England, that we now call ‘The Wars of the Roses.’ As you can imagine the constant state of war throughout the realm led to many innovations in weapons and battle tactics, which we will explore during this candlelit event,” commented Danielle Daglan, head of festivals and events at York Archaeological Trust.
This event, part of the city’s ‘Illuminating York’ programme will take place from Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November, 6pm to 9pm. Adults £2, Concessions and Children £1. More information can be found at www.richardiiiexperience.com/events.
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The JORVIK Group is is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846) and is made up of five York city centre attractions:
The JORVIK Viking Centre, which has celebrated 30 years in 2014
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
Barley Hall – a medieval townhouse in the centre of York
Richard III and Henry VII Experiences on York’s city walls
More information can be found at www.thejorvikgroup.com/press.
About illuminating York
Now in its ninth year, Illuminating York runs from Weds 29th Oct – Sat 1st Nov from 6pm – 10pm. With the theme York’s Leading Lights, the central artwork is Hidden Worlds which will be projected onto the York Crown Court.
Tickets for Hidden Worlds cost just £4 / £3 for under 16’s. Under 5’s are free and under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult. A £1 transaction fee applies. Tickets are available from 29th September from York Theatre Royal Box Office either by phoning 01904 623568 or going to www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
The full programme of all the artworks is available on www.illuminatingyork.org
Photo shows:
Medieval soldier, Paul Toy, with one the weapons that will be illuminated by candlelight and on display at the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar, part of Illuminating York 2014.
A selection of event photographs from the JORVIK Group as part of Illuminating York 2014 are available for download at:
http://news.cision.com/the-jorvik-group-of-attractions
Media Contact:
For further media information or photographs, please contact:
Jay Commins
Pyper York Limited
Tel: 01904 500698
Email: jay@pyperyork.co.uk
