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Pilgrimage social walk from YHA York
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Overview
Monday 7th October 2024
Distance: 6 miles
Duration: 5.5 hours
Led by: Guy Hayward, British Pilgrimage Trust
York was founded by the Romans in 71AD and over the centuries its inhabitants have shared many diverse religious beliefs – from pagan worship of deities to the Anglo Saxon conversion to Christianity and Jewish struggles at Clifford's Tower, as well as later Reformation tragedy and of course the building of the magnificent York Minster.
On this journey something of all these historical ages of life in the City will be covered, their beliefs, sufferings and joys. And traditional folk and sacred songs will be sung to bring this history alive
This walk is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Discover York’s historical ages and diverse religious beliefs
- Enjoy traditional folk and sacred songs
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Monday 7th October 2024
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA York
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
Hostels nearby
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