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The book cover of 'Leftovers' - which features a picture of a jar of preserved food - alongside a photograph of its author, Eleanor Barnett.
How might we build a sustainable future by learning from the past? Historian Eleanor Barnett charts the ingenious ways people have sought to extend the life of food and reuse leftovers from the 16th-century kitchen to the present day. #YorkIdeas
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Th book cover of 'The Golden Road' alongside a photograph of its author, historian William Dalrymple.
In today’s fascinating Winter Warmer, historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple explores how India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world - and our world today as we know it. #YorkIdeas
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A photograph of motorcycle track instructor Andy Ibbott talking to a motorcyclist wearing a helmet.
Looking for some New Year inspiration? Hear the incredible story of how globally renowned motorcycle track instructor Andy Ibbott turned adversity into opportunity after suffering a life-changing stroke. #YorkIdeas
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The book cover of 'Return of the Housewife' featuring a washing up glove with one finger pointed in the air, alongside a photograph of the book's author, Emma Casey.
Out with the old, in with the new. But who will be doing the spring cleaning in your household? Sociologist Emma Casey challenges the prevailing myths around housework and the 'naturally competent' woman homemaker. #YorkIdeas
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The book cover of 'Family Romance' featuring a painting of two Edwardian women in long dresses, alongside a photograph of the book's author Jean Strouse.
Author Jean Strouse tells the riveting story of portrait artist John Singer Sargent and his relationship with an eminent Edwardian family - the Wertheimers - structured around the 12 portraits he painted of them between 1898 and 1908. #YorkIdeas
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The book cover of 'Sunday Best' showing a town by the sea, alongside a portrait image of the book's author, Daniel Gray.
Closed shops and roast dinners. Bulky newspapers and the hum of lawnmowers. Today’s Winter Warmer offers an evocative celebration of the seventh day in all its rich variety with author Daniel Gray. #YorkIdeas
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A Turner painting of a ship in a story sea.
On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, find out how contemporary artist Lela Harris and writer Rommi Smith create new work through creative practices in connection with Austen and JMW Turner. #YorkIdeas
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An image of a T-rex looking straight towards the viewer taken from the book cover of ‘King Tryant’.
Palaeontologist and artist Mark P Witton offers a stunningly illustrated talk on what we now know about the fearsome and extraordinary king of the dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus rex. #YorkIdeas
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A composite image of the book jacket for ‘What to Expect When You’re Dead’ alongside a portrait photograph of the author Robert Garland taken outdoors in front of a waterfall. The book cover features drawings of a coffin and an Egyptian mummy case.
In the second of our Winter Warmers, find out how ancient peoples dealt with death. Classicist Robert Garland explores the beliefs and practices of a wide range of cultures and traditions. #YorkIdeas
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Starting next week! Get cosy this winter with some of our excellent Festival talks and performances from this year's York Festival of Ideas - guaranteed to warm the cockles on these cold winter nights.
All available to watch for free. Enjoy our ❄️Winter Warmers 2025❄️ #YorkIdeas
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As summer unfolds, why not take a moment to enjoy some of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and uplifting moments from this year’s York Festival of Ideas?
Watch again - talks, discussions, and performances to brighten your day. #YorkIdeas
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For one week only - catch the brilliant Tracy Borman's talk at this year's York Festival of Ideas - Holbein and the Year That Changed Tudor England.
Available to watch on YouTube now at youtu.be/0hUslBBhQ14
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And that's a wrap!
We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year.
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Enjoyed the talk today on “AI and the future of work” at the York Festival of Ideas #YorkIdeas. In summary, moderately depressing, mostly exciting, but very uncertain future!
TONIGHT! Free tickets still available - Isabel Berwick, who leads the Financial Times' Working It brand, and Simon Gilbody of the University of York discuss loneliness at work and offer some practical advice and solutions.
Loneliness at Work
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Here's today's calendar of fabulous events - whether you join us in-person or online, we look forward to welcoming you to our events today.
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There's still time to buy all of your Festival books (most of them are signed!) from our fantastic Festival partner, and friend, @foxlanebooks.bsky.social.
For Festival books, and lots more - www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/york-festiva...
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Lottie Adcock of Dance the Past hosted a workshop on Sunday where people took a trip through time to learn some of the most scandalous dances in history.
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Last Sunday hundreds of children joined us for some family fun as we sparked children’s imaginations with a range of hands-on, interactive activities. #DiscoveryZone #YorkIdeas
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On Sunday a group of people brought along their smartphone and joined an interactive nature tour to find out how they could get involved in nature, making biodiversity observations along the way.
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