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York’s historic city centre is fascinating, but its suburbs have their own rich histories stretching back thousands of years. In ‘Acomb Through Time’ we’ll join Dr Liam Herringshaw and Dr Simon Rogerson of York’s Hidden History to take a deep dive into the story of Acomb.
Acomb Through Time lasts two hours, with an introductory talk at Acomb Explore, a stroll round Acomb lasting around an hour, and complimentary tea and coffee back at the library. Participants will have the chance to peruse maps, books and specimens relating to Acomb Through Time, and to chat with Drs Herringshaw and Rogerson, as well as fellow participants. The walk follows a step-free route around the historic village, and is suitable for all ages.
Exploring the geography, history and archaeology of the parish, we’ll show how Acomb’s Ice Age origins can still be seen today, and explain why the area was of great interest to early Earth scientists. Whilst searching for Roman villas, medieval manors, and Yarcomb Sand’ole, we’ll mention poet laureates, Earth-Quakers, racehorses and Anglo-Saxon princesses. We might even find ourselves in the Acomb Peculiar Court!
York's Hidden History Opening Hours
We offer private tours for couples, families, and groups throughout the year. Please get in touch via social media (@yorkshiddenhist), email (yorkshh@gmail.com) or phone and we'll be happy to discuss what you're looking for.
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York Ice Trail 2025
On Sunday February 2nd, as part of the 2025 York Ice Trail, we're teaming up with Thin Ice Press to offer two special walks: An Ice Age Tour of York (10.30am-12.30pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...), and An Ice Old Walk Round York (2pm-4pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...).
Both walks will explore the icy origins of York, and tracks down some of the prehistoric - ice sculpture - creatures that will be hiding around town. Find out more and book your tickets on our Eventbrite
page.
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York Residents' Festival 2025
On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of January, we're offering some free walks for York residents, as part of the 2025 Visit York Residents' Festival. Find out more and book your free tickets on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/...
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Elements of York:
Together, our Air, Fire, Earth, and Water walks make up the 'Elements of York'. We normally offer them on Fridays and Sundays in the spring and summer. Please check dates and book your tickets via Tripadvisor - York Air Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...), York Fire Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...), York Earth Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...) and York Water Walk (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/...).
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Guilded Tours of York's Hidden History
Our Guilded Tours explore the medieval streets of York, starting and finishing outside York Guildhall. During the spring and summer, we offer the walks at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month. To check dates and reserve your tickets, please visit our Eventbrite Guilded Tours page (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o...).
