Jacob Bassford (He/Him)

Jacob has written 50 articles for York Vision.

University of York to host the England Wheelchair Rugby League team

The University, along with York Knights RFLC, to host an open training session of the World Cup champions!

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How to Talk About York’s Past: The Uncomfortable York Tour

Vision was invited to a test guide tour of the more difficult and uncomfortable history behind York's historic sites ahead of the York Festival of Ideas

Features 2 years ago

Plenty of Quality in Quality Street!

A local and meaningful authentic production, combining good humour and wit, and acting aplenty in this retelling of the Regency era play Quality Street.

Stage 3 years ago

Do We Even Need a Coronation?

Are times really that different from 1953?

Opinion 3 years ago

Roses Roundup: Another Lancaster Win

A round-up of Roses 2023, which saw York lose at home for the first time in 3 decades

Sport 3 years ago

UCU Votes to Continue Industrial Action in a Marking Boycott

University and College Union members to have a marking and assessment boycott starting from the 20th April

News 3 years ago

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, We Kinda Love You… Review

Jacob Bassford and Katie Leckey review York Stage's production of the classic musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Stage 3 years ago

Constantine President on the future of college sport

Jacob Bassford interviews Constantine President Tim Woodford on trying to create a successful collegiate sporting brand...

Sport 3 years ago

We Need to Start Calling out the Dire State of Rugby Punditry

After the conclusion of the 2023 Men’s Six Nations, Jacob Bassford calls for an urgent rethink of its TV Coverage

Sport 3 years ago

One Week on From York’s First Ever Away Varsity Win! Results Table

A round-up of Varsity 2023 results one week on from York edging Durham 65 points to 63.

Sport 3 years ago

Classic silly goofiness in York’s G&S Society’s ‘The Gondoliers’

It was everything a Gilbert & Sullivan production should be...

Stage 3 years ago

Brutal but brilliant Greek Tragedy, DramaSoc’s ‘Electra’ review

Jacob Bassford reviews DramaSoc's latest weekend show, Nick Payne's 'Electra'

Stage 3 years ago

Roses 2023 Opening Ceremony Confirmed!

York Sport Union confirm 2023 Roses Opening Ceremony date and location

Sport 3 years ago

Can I be a ‘Better Man’? The Perspective of Being a Male Swiftie

Jacob Bassford explores his feelings about one of his Spotify Wrapped songs, Taylor Swift's Better Man

Music 3 years ago

How Different Will England Be Under New Coach Steve Borthwick?

Will the England Men's rugby team will be markedly different under new head coach Steve Borthwick? Jacob Bassford reports...

Sport 3 years ago

The Three Lions Are Progressing… But Are They Inspiring?

Last Sunday, Gareth Southgate's men achieved 3-0 win over Senegal and a place in the last eight - but will they mount a serious title challenge, and successfully galvanise our downbeat nation?

Sport 3 years ago