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.
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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:
👉 https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
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:
👉 https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
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:
👉 https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
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!
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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.
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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
https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/carbon-based-gems/
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! ✨
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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!
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
