The York Anglo-Scandinavian Society meetings and events
are published on the YASS website:
https://yorkangloscan.org.uk/
and on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2347349728912024/
Meetings and events in 2020
Our meetings and events usually take place at the Norwegian Study Centre, Quantum House, University of York, Heslington, YO10 5BR at 7.30pm, followed by light refreshments. Events planned from March to December 2020 were cancelled in line with measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
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Tuesday 14 January 7:30pm |
Nature, identity and Swedish landscape painting | Isabelle Gapp, University of York | |
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Friday 7 February 7 for 7:30 |
Dinner at Bedern Hall to celebrate 60 years of the York Anglo-Scandinavian Society | Current and former YASS members can apply for tickets from the YASS Committee. | |
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15 to 23 February |
Jorvik Viking Festival | Over 80 events across York |
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Thursday 20 February 7:30pm |
Tolkien and Icelandic Literature | Rory McTurk, Emeritus Professor of Icelandic Studies, University of Leeds | |
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[CANCELLED] Wednesday |
Apocalyptic Imagery on Anglo-Scandinavian Stone Crosses | Amanda Doviak, University of York | |
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[CANCELLED] Saturday |
Spring Walk | Details to be announced. | |
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[CANCELLED] Tuesday |
Annual General Meeting and Danish story-telling |
John Christmas | |
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[CANCELLED] Saturday |
Summer trip to Durham to visit cathedral and exhibitions and walk along the river | Steve Bielby is our guide. | |
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[CANCELLED] Friday |
Traditional Sankt Hans Aften with Bonfire and Party | Venue and details to be announced |