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Our pay-what-you-feel Guilded Tour of York’s medieval history takes place at 12.15 this Wednesday. The walk uncovers som...
31/08/2026

Our pay-what-you-feel Guilded Tour of York’s medieval history takes place at 12.15 this Wednesday. The walk uncovers some of the city’s most intriguing post-Roman, pre-Tudor buildings, streets and stories. It lasts an hour, starting and finishing outside York Guildhall. Book your place via Eventbrite or just turn up on the day.

30/08/2026

Late night bridge action in York.

John Speed’s 1610 map of York shows the King’s Fishpond, formed by the Normans’ damming of the rive River Foss. Assuming...
19/08/2026

John Speed’s 1610 map of York shows the King’s Fishpond, formed by the Normans’ damming of the rive River Foss. Assuming the Red Tower is to the same scale, the fishpond swans were absolutely huge!

18/08/2026

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16/08/2026

On a sunny but windy day (which does play havoc with the sound a little bit) Liam demonstrates why a bit of meadow land can play a huge part of York's flood resilience when things get wet

14/08/2026

Liam from YHH ventures upriver Heart of Darkness style to find the start (or end) of the newly created York Rivers Trail

A mighty river powers its way through Bishop Wood near Selby. Don't fall in, you might get washed away
12/08/2026

A mighty river powers its way through Bishop Wood near Selby. Don't fall in, you might get washed away

Had a great walk discussing all things historical and watery along New Walk today. In collaboration with the fabulous ne...
07/08/2026

Had a great walk discussing all things historical and watery along New Walk today. In collaboration with the fabulous new York Rivers Trail and the wonderful Georgian Festival. Thank you to everyone who took part.

05/08/2026

Have you noticed the frames and the QR codes for the new York Rivers Trail that has been launched through the city? If not have a look out for them. Follow the links and you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about our Rivers and how they have impacted the city

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