Medieval History
A second conservation watchdog has claimed that proposed changes in York city centre fire cover will put medieval buildings at increased risk of destruction.
The York Conservation Trust claims firefighters will take too long to get to fires in several timber-framed properties which it owns in the centre.
Click here to read this article from The York Press
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Medieval History
Fears that fire cover changes would put York's historic buildings at risk
A second conservation watchdog has claimed that proposed changes in York city centre fire cover will put medieval buildings at increased risk of destruction.
The York Conservation Trust claims firefighters will take too long to get to fires in several timber-framed properties which it owns in the centre.
Click here to read this article from The York Press
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A proposed new centre for the study of medieval European literature based in York and Odense is set to become a reality thanks to an award of nearly £4.5 million funding from the Danish National Research Foundation. The Centre of Excellence, which will...
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The Hungate archaeological excavation, which has uncovered hundreds of artefacts dating back to the Middle Ages, is nearing completion. On the weekend the last public tours were held of the site located in the northern English city of York. The five-year-long...
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