A Sound Map Of Harrogate

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A Sound Map Of Harrogate

“A Sound Map Of Harrogate” isn’t just a project; it’s a journey through the auditory landscape of my hometown. By carefully geolocating sounds, I’ve created an immersive experience that allows you to explore Harrogate in a way you’ve never done before – through its very heartbeat. From the murmurs of the farmer’s market to the gentle hum of the evening breeze, every sound is a piece of Harrogate’s intricate puzzle. And I’m inviting you to piece it together.

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    Harrogate Train Station Platform, Night

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Recorded by Allan Smyth.

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    Sunrise on Mowbray Square, Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.This was recorded on 3rd March 2026 between 5am and 6am.

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    Mic drop, dawn - Mowbray Square, Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.This was recorded June / July 2025 as part of a short course I did with OCA. To see the photography project that this is part of, please visit https://backhouse.wtf/project/east-parade-2025/

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    Kicking my heels outside Community House

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Walking over Skipton Road, down Westmoreland Street at night

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Popped to the Devonshire Tap House for a few pints with close friends. This recording works best on a pair of headphones, it is a binaural recording so microphones were placed either side of my head in the pub and my head acted as a baffle.

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    A breeze blowing through a beech tree one warm autumn evening

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Recorded one evening in September as the breeze blew through the beech tree out the front of our communal doorway. Please see www.backhouse.wtf for more details.Mowbray Square, Harrogate.

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    Clap for carers, Dragon Parade Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  8. 27

    East Parade Take-Away

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  9. 26

    Dawn chorus, Back Dragon Avenue

    Part of a Sound Map of Harrogate (https://www.asoundmapofharrogate.org/)Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  10. 25

    A Cross Section Of Dragon Parade, During The Pandemic

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Skipton road, midday

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  12. 23

    Inside Creao Studio

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Pothole repairs, Dragon Road

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Pride march launch (2018)

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Fish & chips

    Part of a Sound Map of Harrogate (https://www.asoundmapofharrogate.org/)Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    The Ginnel, outside Space

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Distant fireworks

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  18. 17

    Pride march, Montpellier

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    A grapevine in the breeze

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Blackbird, Dragon Parade

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    ASDA, Bower Road

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Back Dragon Parade, Dawn Chorus

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Breeze in the trees, Valley Gardens boating pond

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Cold Bath Road

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Leaves blowing around a fire-escape, Back Dragon Parade

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  26. 9

    Gambaru crossing

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  27. 8

    Outside M&S, Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  28. 7

    Outside Jessops, Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  29. 6

    Outside Bass & Bligh

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.A great camera shop.

  30. 5

    Brown Long-Eared Bat, Valley Gardens

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

  31. 4

    WH Smiths, Harrogate

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    The sound of melting snow

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    Christmas tree, Harrogate town centre

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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    A noisy fan in a ginnel

    This is part of an ongoing project called The Stray Walkers - The Stray Walkers are a Harrogate based not-for-profit collective of artists, activists and urban wanderers interested in psychogeography, public space and the hidden stories of the city. More details can be found on www.thestraywalkers.org.Mapping the soundscape of Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

“A Sound Map Of Harrogate” isn’t just a project; it’s a journey through the auditory landscape of my hometown. By carefully geolocating sounds, I’ve created an immersive experience that allows you to explore Harrogate in a way you’ve never done before – through its very heartbeat. From the murmurs of the farmer’s market to the gentle hum of the evening breeze, every sound is a piece of Harrogate’s intricate puzzle. And I’m inviting you to piece it together.

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