Haunted York

History of York: The Treasurer’s House

York Treasurers House Gardens (by Verity Cridland)

National Trust: Treasurer’s House, Minster Yard

Nestling in the shadows of the gothic York Minster on Chapterhouse Street, this elegant and beautiful house was the former residence of the Treasurers of [...]

History of York: Barley Hall

A Short History of Barley Hall

The oldest parts of Barley Hall date back to 1360, when it was constructed as a townhouse for the Augustinian Priory of St Oswald at [...]

What’s On in York and North Yorkshire for February 2010?

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History of York: Bedern Hall

Bedern Hall of York: A History

A fine example of a 13th century hall, Bedern Hall has a fascinating history since its original inception as a refectory in the College of Vicars [...]

What’s On in York and North Yorkshire for January 2010?

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Hunting and Haunting: Terrifying Tours of York Part 2

HAUNTED WALKS OF YORK

With a torch shining upwards into my face, broken chains hanging from my wrists and rattling in a Dickensian way, let’s once again extend a bony [...]

Fun and Frights at the York Ghost Festival from 24th October 2009

York Ghost Festival: ‘Orribly Original
A host of ghostly goings on are manifesting in York over Halloween from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November, when the sixth York Ghost Festival [...]

Grim ‘n’ Gritty City: Ghosts of York Part 2

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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.
Remember, many of the [...]