Taras Nakonecznyj is a PhD Researcher at Leeds Beckett University (England) in conjunction with the Heritage Consortium. His research is focused on the identity formation of the historic city, examining the city of York and the interplay of narratives that influence both outward perceptions and the internal mechanisms of the city. His recent contributions have features topics on digital tourism, the concept of hidden histories, grassroots heritage, as well as the conflict of dominance in cityscape narratives.