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1 hours and 30 minutes
This tour provides a unique insight into how and why York became an important centre for the railway industry, and the four men named George (George Hudson, George Townsend Andrews, George Stephenson and George Leeman) who were instrumental in shaping the city’s railway heritage.
As well as uncovering layers of history, there’s an opportunity to learn about the buildings connected to the industry, from the original railway station which was built in 1840, through to an extended tour option which takes in the National Railway Museum.
It is an absolute must for anyone interested in the subject but has also been designed for those with little knowledge of the railway.
Invisible Cities is a Social Enterprise. This means we are a social business with a social conscience. We don't believe in labels or stereotypes and we want to show that everyone has great potential, a fact reflected in our tour guides.
Tour revenue will be invested in providing support for our tour guides, who have all been affected by homelessness.
We train people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city and offer these alternative tours to tourists and locals.
Please call for any questions.
The tour will start from Library Square and will finish at Clifford Tower.
We are looking forward to having you on the tour.
This tour is run by Invisible Cities, a global social enterprise that trains people who have been affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city. We offer alternative walking tours in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, York with new cities coming up. For more information on our impact and activities, subscribe to our newsletter here.
Please call 07900 995607 for questions or help finding your guide.
