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Clifford's tower investigation work starts
As part of the archaeological investigation work that began at Clifford's Tower in November 2014, three new excavations start at the base of the mound on Monday 20 July, which should last around three weeks.
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The fascinating story of Clifford's Tower will finally be told thanks to a major investment by English Heritage into this York landmark.
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Clifford’s Tower Revealed: York Landmark Re-roofed and Interior Transformed
This Saturday, 2 April 2022, English Heritage reopens Clifford’s Tower in York to the public, following a major £5 million project to conserve and radically transform the interior of the 800-year-old landmark. Where previously the tower was an empty shell, the charity has now installed a free-standing timber structure within it, protecting the ruin and creating a new roof deck to provide magnificent views over York. On the tower’s lost first floor, dramatic aerial walkways will open up hidden rooms for the first time since Clifford’s Tower was gutted by fire in 1684.
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The new plans to regenerate York’s Castle Gateway area combined with the deep attachment many people have for the mound at Clifford’s Tower means that English Heritage has decided not to proceed with the proposed visitor building at the base of the mound, the charity has announced.
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The new plans to regenerate York’s Castle Gateway area combined with the deep attachment many have for the mound at Clifford’s Tower means that English Heritage has decided not to proceed with the proposed visitor building at the base of the mound.
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Speaking with Shadows Series 1 Episode 3
Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. In episode 3 Josie visits Clifford's Tower to learn more about the medieval massacre of the Jews of York which took place in 1190.
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Unrivalled views and immersive story telling at the heart of the city
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A summary of research to date on Clifford’s Tower, which has been much discussed in the context of the development of English castles.
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Find out all you need to know to book your next group day out at this English Heritage site.