This years Annual Friends Meeting was held on 18th March 2017 at Clements Hall – 2pm.  Guest Speaker Keith Emerick.  All Friends and Supporters (past, present, and future) were invited. Parking available + tea/coffee & biscuits.

We were thrilled to have Dr Keith Emerick (English Heritage Inspector of Ancient Monuments in York and North Yorkshire, and Research Associate at the University of York) give a talk entitled “Heritage and Community Heritage Projects”.   Keith gave an overview of the things people are talking about in the heritage sphere and then gave examples of what community heritage groups are actually doing.

We also had a few stands for akin voluntary organisations to showcase their work. Held in Clements Hall (Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW) at 14:00 on Saturday 18th March!

We need more supporters, more volunteers, more committee members & trustees. Do come along to any events or open days, bring your friends, and see what we do and what we plan to do – and consider helping us to achieve our aims and objectives.

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The 2017 Friends of York Walls Photographic Competition closed on 1st May.

Winning entries + runner up entries on display at Fishergate Postern Tower on 17th June and for the remainder of the 2017 FPT Open Days.  [READ MORE HERE]

The winners have now been selected [READ MORE HERE]

Competition Details:  [ READ MORE HERE ]

All photos must be taken either of, or from, the Walls, Clifford’s Tower or Museum Gardens.  Three categories will be judged: Under 16, Amateur, and Enthusiast / Professional.  A short-list in each category will be selected by members of the Friends of York Walls.  First place in each category will be chosen by the Lord Mayor of York.

The deadline for entries was: Noon 1st May 2017

Competition entry is free.

[ READ MORE HERE ]

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The WALLS WALK from Fishergate Postern Tower steps to Fishergate Bar steps has now re-opened.

An inspection of Tower 39 ( the tower in the corner adjacent to Fishergate Postern Tower, overlooking the junction of Fishergate and Paragon Street) has revealed that an internal shallow brick arch forming the roof inside the tower is in need of repair and the walkway supported by the brick roof arch across the top of the tower has started to subside.  In the interests of public safety this section of the wall walk was closed to the public whilst a full detailed inspection took place. Temporary supports have now been installed inside Tower 39 and a decision will now be taken on what measures are needed for a more permanent repair.  This short section of walkway is safe,  and has now been reopened to the public.

The Friends of York Walls hope to open Fishergate Postern Tower AND Tower 39 as part of the January 2017 Residents Festival Weekend. Access to Tower 39 will be reviewed nearer the time.

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