Dick Turpin's Ghost Walk

Dick Turpin (alias John Palmer) Footpad, Highwayman & Horsethief was the most wanted criminal of his time. He was born in the village of Hempstead in Essex on September 21st 1705. He was executed in the City of York, at Tyburn on the Knavesmire on Saturday April 7th 1739. His gravestone can be seen at St Georges church, Fishergate Postern, York.

Join him now on his 80 minute tour of the Backstreets and Snickelways of medieval York. You will hear fourteen different stories about Ghosts of men, women, children and even a dog.

This tour is not for the faint hearted nor for people of a nervous disposition. There is no other tour like it.

7.30pm every evening.

We meet at St Sampsons Square, Near the Roman Bath Public House.

Adults #3.00 Children #2.00

Contact: (0904) 691512