York Minster

The Lost Legion to raise money for York Minster

Published Monday 25th June 2007 by Alix Peacock

The Lost Legion, the group behind the York Roman Festival are to take part in a sponsored walk of the city walls on Sunday 1st July 2007.  They hope to walk around the walls eight times in 12 hours.  Half of the money raised by the group will go towards York Minster Revealed, a five-year project to open up the beauty of the Minster and restore the Great East Window.  The other half of the money they raise will go towards the York Roman Festival.

The Lost Legion plan to walk around the city walls eight times in 12 hours, dressed in Roman Costume.  The walk will add up to a distance of 20 miles.  This distance is similar to that which a Roman Soldier would have covered in a day.  The Lost Legion will dress in full Legionary uniform, which consists of armour, helmet, sword, belt, tunic and sandals.

Keith Mulhearn of The Lost Legion said “This walk is something we have wanted to do for a long time.  Being able to raise money and profile for both the Roman Festival and York Minster Revealed makes the tough walk worth it!  York is first and foremost an historical city and we must do all we can to preserve it for future residents.”

The Old Star Inn, Stonegate and Thomas’ Hotel, Museum St have offered the Lost Legion refreshments during their day’s walking.  If you would like to sponsor the Lost Legion, sponsorship forms will be available at The Old Star Inn and Thomas’ Hotel, alternatively, contact Keith Mulhearn at keith@completeyork.com.

If you would like further information on how you can support the York Minster Revealed project you can visit the York Minster Website at www.yorkminster.org/involved .