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North Bar 600 Pictures

July 13, 2009

Pictures from celebrations that took place in Beverley to mark the 600th anniversary of the historic North Bar. Hundreds of people took to the streets to enjoy a day that started at 10am with a parade from Beverley Minster through the town and ending at North Bar. The day continued with activities and performances until 5.30. North Bar’s gates were closed throughout the celebrations to allow people to safely enjoy plays, re-enactments and music in…

North Bar Events

July 7, 2009

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Full details and times with locations of the event s that will take place on Sunday July 12th 2009 to mark the 600th anniversary on Beverley’s historci North Bar. 10.00 – Market opens at Butterdings, Marlet Place, Beverley 10.00 – Start of parade from Beverley MInster 10.30 – Parade scheduled to arrive in Market Place, Beverley 11.15 – Opening Ceremony at North Bar 11.30 am – Living village pens in…

Beverley Folk Festival

July 6, 2009

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With the success of the recent Beverley Folk Festival the organisers have announced the dates for next years even with some special offers for those looking to book their tickets in advanced. Between Fri 18th & Sun 20th June 2010, the 27th annual Beverley Folk Festival takes place in the shadow of the historic Beverley Minster. It promises to offer 3 nights & 2 days of breathtaking music from International…

St Mary’s Church Beverley

June 20, 2009

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Founded in 1120, the Church of St Mary in Beverley is said to owe its origin to Thurstan, Archbishop of York, 1114-1143, who had been Provost of Beverley Minster. It was he who gathered the levies of the North with the banners of St Peter of York, St John of Beverley, and St Wilfrid of Ripon for the Battle of the Standard in 1138. St Mary’s was at first a…

Beverley Town Centre

June 17, 2009

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Beverley Town centre has a large pedestrian only shopping area and like all good market towns still has a car park in the middle. It has two weekly markets, Saturday Market and Wednesday Market. There are a good blend of shops and it has seen Mark & Spencer’s expand thier presence when they took over the building vacated by Somerfield. Boots are in the process of opening a larger store too,…

Beverley Minster

June 16, 2009

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Beverley Minster is not only one of the most significant landmarks in the area, but also one of the finest gothic churches in the country. John, bishop of York and later canonised, founded the original monastery c. 718 on the site now occupied by the Minster. Construction of the building began in 1220 and continued until 1425, with later centuries adding further elements. A team of masons and skilled craftsmen…

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