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History of York: The Treasurer’s House

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 York Minster – a post second in status, power and wealth only to that of the Dean.

The house was first built in medieval times and dates from 1091 but the only parts of the Continue reading History of York: The Treasurer’s House

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 Nostell near Wakefield, so that priors could attend important ceremonies and services.

When the Priory fell on hard times, the canons were forced to make money by renting out properties. Continue reading History of York: Barley Hall

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

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To get much better exposure for your event why not write a short piece with the details of what’s happening, when and where and send it to support@directoryofyork.net
This way we can get your event seen by many, many more people. Continue reading What’s On in York and North Yorkshire for February 2010?

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 Choral, having been over the years a school, a baker’s, butcher’s, slum tenement buildings and latterly since restoration, the venue of weddings, conferences and celebrations.
Continue reading History of York: Bedern Hall

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 and ethereal finger along the list of York’s haunted walks in the mist-strewn alleys amongst the harrowing history of the city’s walls. Continue reading Hunting and Haunting: Terrifying Tours of York Part 2

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 takes place in a spirited celebration of the paranormal.

Since 2004, the York-based Paranormal and Spectral Investigations (PSI) group in conjunction with Haunted has been organising a feast of supernatural activities in England’s most haunted city Continue reading Fun and Frights at the York Ghost Festival from 24th October 2009

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

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.