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Role at One&Other:
Writer / Filmmaker
Favourite time of year:
Winter. When the city is coated in snow it’s a special sight.
Favourite travel destination:
Rome or Amsterdam
Secret hideout in York:
The view of the Ouse from outside Pitcher and Piano is always nice, especially after a film at Cityscreen next door.
Favourite things about living here:
The people - a diverse, creative, interesting, friendly bunch
Best bars:
The Habit
Best insiders tip:
York is a city of festivals and events. Food markets, York Carnival, the annual Dragon Boat races...make sure you always check what’s on so you don’t miss out.
Icon:
Hunter S. Thompson
Best view of the city:
The view as you come out of York Art Gallery; the Minster in the background, the fountain in the foreground, King’s Manor to your right...it’s all rather lovely.
Favourite shop:
The Inkwell
Best place to eat:
Evil Eye
This time next year I will be:
Alive
Top 5 bands:
Favourite era:
If I was an animal I would be a:
I am a writer and filmmaker. I studied English Literature at the University of York, where I read many books and met a lot of strange people. I also found time to develop my interests in journalism and photography. Among others, I’ve written about film for the Guardian, 1883 Magazine, Raindance, Static Mass and One&Other.
I run the music video project York Acoustic and am currently producing films for One&Other TV.
If you like, you can follow me on Twitter @jnarden. Isn’t that nice.
