This weekend in York there is a very special event - the 8 Wonders Tour. This is a special tour which shows how the York Minster and York itself have been shaped over the last 800 years.
2012 is such a special year for York - We are celebrating the anniversary of being a self-governing city.. Eight hundred years ago on the 9th July! To learn more, click here for a video!
There are lots of events and exciting things happening this summer in York - it's the perfect time to come and study here! We are also only a few hours on a direct train route from London.. The perfect distance to go and watch the Olympics, or celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee without the stress of being in busy busy London!
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05 Apr 2012 It has been a very exciting day in York today - The Queen came for a visit!
Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Queen in all her glory - Micklegate was decorated especially for her arrival and after meeting the Lord Mayor of York, she was escorted to the Minster where she took part in the traditional Maundy service - click here to find out what that is!
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English in York
'Dracula' celebrations in Whitby
On Saturday a group of students form English in York visited Whiby, a picturesque fishing port on the NE of England. Whitby has a long and interesting history and its harbour was once the sixth largest port in Britain.
The students started their trip high on the hills above the harbour at Whitby Abbey. They were surprised to discover that it was a Goth weekend with hundreds of Bram Stoker fans fully attired in black leather and Goth costumes, adding a carnival atmosphere to the town.
For those of you that who did not already know, the novelist Bram Stoker wrote "Dracula" whilst staying in Whitby at the Royal hotel. A cult following has emerged ever since with regular Goth meetings and weekend held in this fishing town. It is a magnet for Bram Stoker fans and admirers. The Goth crowd come from all walks of life and range in age from 10-90 years!
