For 1971 marked the city s 1900th anniversary. The 1971 festival celebrated the anniversary of the founding of the Roman city of Eboracum in AD71. Many Press readers will remember the festivities with events taking place from April, with a pop concert at the University Central Hall, to a massed carol concert in December. For many, the highlight of the year-long jamboree was the visit of the Queen and Prince Philip on June 28, 1971. Crowds packed the pavements on either side of Blossom Street six deep and roared their delight as the Royal couple were driven up to Micklegate Bar in an open Sovereign carriage, escorted by a troop of 60 Household Cavalry.