FOYW Artwork Project and Image Gallery

Over the past three years the Friends of York Walls have been commissioning local artists to produce an example of their work using the City Walls and Fishergate Postern Tower as their creative inspiration.  We have also commissioned some artists to do studies of individual stones on the walls, highlighting the fact their surfaces have their own intrinsic interest.  In addition, we have also bought examples of works by artists from the past and present.

Our aim is to provide people with the experience of seeing creative responses to the walls, both through a gallery of the images and supporting information on this website, and through installing the originals in Fishergate Postern Tower. This is a building on the walls which we open to the public as a heritage venue, to maximise public access. An exhibition of the artwork, later in the year, will aim to enhance the visitor experience within the building.   We are also happy to show the work of the artists to a wide public.

The Artwork Image Gallery & Information can be accessed  HERE

 

Posted / Updated 23rd Feb 2026  AF

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Fishergate Postern Tower

Located at  Junction of Piccadilly and Lead Mill Lane  YORK   YO1 9AF

The Tower will be OPEN on Saturday 14th February and Saturday 28th February 2026
from 10:00 – 16:00   as part of the 2026 Open Days schedule.

If you are in York on 14th February – treat your Valentine to a unique FREE experience and visit the tower!      (FREE  ENTRY   but donations always welcome)

Climb the spiral staircase of this early Tudor tower, work the model portcullis and find a remarkably complete garderobe, hunt for masons’  marks, see the re-used roof beams and our displays, including brand new replicas reborn from fragments found in our recent archaeological dig.

Disabled Access (Partial – ground floor only)

This event is provided by volunteers of The Friends of York Walls.   If you would like to get involved please email  us at      friendsofyorkwalls@yorkwalls.org.uk

These are the latest openings of Fishergate Postern Tower for our 2026 season.   For all planned 2026 open days please see    HERE

Our 2026 Information Leaflet  (Issue 1  January 2026)  is available    HERE 

To volunteer at any of our FPT Open Days please visit the LINK HERE and fill in the spreadsheet.

 

Updated 12th February 2026    AF

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Open Days for Fishergate Postern Tower – 2026

Located @  Junction of Piccadilly and Lead Mill Lane  YORK   YO1 9AF

Climb the spiral staircase of this early Tudor tower, work the model portcullis and find a remarkably complete garderobe, masons’  marks, re-used roof beams and our displays, including brand new replicas reborn from fragments found in our recent archaeological dig.

Disabled Access (Partial – ground floor only)

These events are provided by volunteers of The Friends of York Walls.  We are also looking for new Volunteers, new Committee Members and new Trustees.  There would be no pressure for you to devote any more time or effort than you feel comfortable with.  If you are interested, or would like to get involved, please pop along for a chat one open day or email  us at    friendsofyorkwalls@yorkwalls.org.uk

These opening dates of Fishergate Postern Tower are a part of our 2026 season.  Check back here to see any updates or last minute changes !

For all 2026 open days please see    HERE

To volunteer at any of our FPT Open Days please visit the LINK HERE and fill in the spreadsheet.

Our 2026 Information Leaflet  (Issue 1  January 2026)  is available    HERE 

FPT Information Flyer for 2026 is available  HERE

Updated 22nd January 2026   AF

 

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