A River Through Time

Historic photographs provide a fascinating record of life along the River Foss. They reveal the industries, buildings, boats, bridges and communities that once shaped the river, as well as the ways in which its landscape has changed.

This collection brings together images from the River Foss Society archive alongside more recent photographs of the river today.

The Foss as It Was

Explore archive photographs showing the River Foss in earlier times, including its industries, working boats, bridges and the people who lived, worked and played beside the river.

The Foss Today

The Foss is now a quieter and cleaner river, valued for its wildlife, walking routes and green spaces. These more recent photographs show familiar locations along the river as they appear today.