
The 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 . . .
Continue reading Attic Records: Vinyl and Only Vinyl in York
Places of Worship in York
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
The 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
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.
Continue reading Days Out in York: From Babies to Parents, Healthy Activities for Everyone!
The York Tyburn Gallows
Originally 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.
Continue reading Horrible History: The York Gallows
Grand 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
Arthur’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
Yorkshire 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