Autumn talk: History of York's Museum Gardens

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Denys
St Denys Road, Walmgate York, YO1 9QD, United Kingdom
Dr Peter Hogarth tells the story of this important botanical garden and its development. Today’s Gardens are the outcome of nearly 200 years of landscaping and planting, begun in 1829 when the Yorkshire Philosophical Society acquired the land to create a botanic garden and build their museum. Rare trees can now be seen alongside the history of the site: a Roman tower, monastic ruins and traces of a Civil War battle. Free admission; no booking required. Refreshments available. BSL interpreted.

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St Denys

St Denys has welcomed people for over 800 years. Our regular 10.00am Sunday morning service offers a warm welcome to all; the service on the first Sunday of every month (apart from January and August) is also BSL interpreted for our deaf community.  We  serve the community locally and beyond through our services, and baptisms, weddings and funerals, as well as social activities and offering support to people in need. St Denys is one of the York City Centre Churches, with the Churches of All Saints Pavement, St Helen, St Martin and St Olave.

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Autumn talk: History of York's Museum Gardens

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Denys
St Denys Road, Walmgate York, YO1 9QD, United Kingdom

Dr Peter Hogarth tells the story of this important botanical garden and its development. Today’s Gardens are the outcome of nearly 200 years of landscaping and planting, begun in 1829 when the Yorkshire Philosophical Society acquired the land to create a botanic garden and build their museum. Rare trees can now be seen alongside the history of the site: a Roman tower, monastic ruins and traces of a Civil War battle. Free admission; no booking required. Refreshments available. BSL interpreted.

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Safeguarding

St Denys Parish Church Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our PSO, Simon Baverstock: [email protected]. The Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Rob Marshall, who advises our PSO: [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services. For further information please following the link below.

Safeguarding information for the Diocese of York