Delia Smith has a new book out – “Delia’s Happy Christmas” available from the 15th October, the follow-up or sequel to her original “Delia’s Christmas” book first published nearly 20 years ago.
Delia has revisited Christmas with both traditional and new versions of classic Christmas fayre. Sections include Continue reading Christmas Food Ideas: Just a Pinch of Delia!
FAMOUS GHOSTS OF YORK We continue our run-through of the City of York’s more famous – or infamous – hauntings with another selection of spirits, ghouls and ghosts.
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HAUNTED WALKS OF YORK
If you want to become more closely acquainted with the burgeoning population of ghosts in Europe’s most haunted city, there are many guided ghost walks that take place throughout the year on most nights – especially dark and sinister ones.
Usually led by equity-trained, local guides, the spooky atmosphere of York’s snickle and alleyways reputedly stalked by over 500 ghosts, only adds to the terror.
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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 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.
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