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Swimming in York’s rivers: an oral history – call for memories

28th March 201823rd March 2018 by Helen Graham

Do you have memories of swimming in the River Foss or Ouse? Do you have stories you would like to share? We would love to hear from you! ‘Swimming in York’s rivers: an oral history’ is part of the My Castle Gateway and a collaboration between York Wild Swim and the Castle Gateway Living Well … Read more

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