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Attic Records: Vinyl and Only Vinyl in York

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Attic Records, Your Independent Vinyl Specialists in York!


orpheus-no-more-by-intangiblearts-flickrThe literally-astute and easily-assumable amongst you will have already deduced a lot about who we are and what we do simply from our name.
 
You are mainly correct: YES (we are a record shop) and YEAHHHH (unsurprisingly, yet simultaneously slightly strangely, we live in an attic).  
But read betwixt the lines and you’ll see there’s so much more on offer than a pokey pile of records in a musty loft . . .

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Churches in and near York

 

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York is a relatively small city steeped in a long and illustrious history: this may be best shown through its many religious and historical buildings.

The city of York boasts beautiful architecture and some of the oldest churches in England, these places really bring the atmosphere of religion to life and are wonderful places to visit, whether as a tourist Continue reading Churches in and near York

Raise Funds for YOUR favourite Local York Cause

Does your favourite local York cause need a windfall?

Is your York local group looking for more equipment, need help buying new supplies, need support to carry on good work in the community?

Maybe you need new shirts for the local football team, want help raising cash for the new church roof or organ, need help to buy some new medical equipment – help fund a life saving operation.

Or maybe you just know of a cause that deserves local publicity and fundraising help?

Whether you are the fund raiser or a supporter, we want to hear from you – now! Continue reading Raise Funds for YOUR favourite Local York Cause

Shopping in and near York: the York Designer Outlet

 

mcarthurglenThe McArthur Glen Designer Outlet: The York Designer Outlet


York has many great shopping outlets both inside and outside the city walls but nothing rivals the York Designer Outlet.
 
The York designer outlet is well known across Yorkshire for its large number of designer stores all found in one location. For those that love their designer clothes and accessories the designer outlet is the place to visit. Continue reading Shopping in and near York: the York Designer Outlet

Days Out in York: From Babies to Parents, Healthy Activities for Everyone!

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Children’s play areas in York, North Yorkshire – Something for Everyone

 
With some of the best play areas in North Yorkshire, York is definitely a top attraction for parents and children from all over the county.

 
The biggest maze in the country, special play areas for toddlers and newborns as well as activities for older children, York has a great deal of perfect locations for kids’ days out.

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Horrible History: The York Gallows

 

The York Tyburn Gallows

 
tyburn-from-pullen-bloggerOriginally a gibbet for hangings or the display of felons to serve as warning to others, the area that is now on Tadcaster Road has a long history of retribution against criminals.
 
Knavesmire, one of the largely undeveloped areas of the city of York, was the site of many public hangings from 1379 when the gallows were first erected.
 

  
The last public hanging at Knavesmire was in 1801, as the local leaders decided that the gallows were not a good first impression for visitors to York to see. The gallows were then moved to a location near York Castle.

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Nights Out in York: Grand Opera House

 

grand-opera-houseGrand Opera House York

 
The Grand Opera House in York opened its doors to the public in 1902 and has been entertaining audiences ever since.
 
Theatre lovers have been visiting the Grand Opera House for over a hundred years, and the theatre has become a respected establishment in the performance field. Continue reading Nights Out in York: Grand Opera House

Celebrate 250 years of Guinness – Arthur’s Day in York – 24th September 2009

guinness-250-logoArthur’s Day will  be celebrated in York, North Yorkshire this Thursday to honour the man, Arthur Guinness, who in 1759 signed a 9000-year lease on St James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin marking the beginning for the iconic black stuff.

Guinness is hosting worldwide celebrations. Continue reading Celebrate 250 years of Guinness – Arthur’s Day in York – 24th September 2009

A Potted History of Yorkshire County Cricket Club

 

yorkshire_logoYorkshire County Cricket Club

Yorkshire County Cricket Club is one of the eighteen major county cricket clubs in England, representing the county of Yorkshire.
 
Most of the games YCCC plays at home take place at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium in Leeds. However, Yorkshire also plays some home games at North Marine Road in Scarborough. Continue reading A Potted History of Yorkshire County Cricket Club

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