DISCOVER THE RIVER
River Foss History and Heritage
From its rural source near Oulston to its meeting with the River Ouse in York, the River Foss has a rich and fascinating history. Discover how the river has changed over the centuries and explore the surviving structures and archaeology of the Foss Navigation.
A Brief History of the River Foss
Explore the changing story of the River Foss and the important role it has played in York and its surrounding communities.
The Foss Navigation
Learn about the creation of the Foss Navigation and explore its surviving locks, landings and industrial archaeology.
The Foss: Then and Now
View photographs from the Society’s archive showing the River Foss and its surroundings in years gone by.