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 York's castle |
Tower St York YO1 9SA United Kingdom +44 1904 646 940 http://www.cliffordstower.com |
Cliffords Tower, one of York's most impressive landmarks, is perched on a hill in the centre of the city. There are many steps to negotiate in order to get to the entrance, but once inside you can climb to the very top of the tower and walk around within the walls—the view of the city from here is quite stunning. Read and discover the Towers darkest secrets of how the original timber castle, built by William the Conqueror, later became the site of the massacre of hundreds of Jews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In Museum Gardens |
Museum Street York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
You can find the Hospitium in Museum Gardens, it is a very striking building which has undergone restoration on several occasions. The lower or ground floor was built in the early part of the 14th century but the timber-framed structure wasn't added until the early 15th century. It is thought to have been built primarily as a resting place for weary travellers visiting St Mary's Abbey, a type of guest house for visitors of lower social rank. Open only to advanced group bookings, call the above number for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A pleasant pizza parlour |
45 Goodramgate York YO1 2LS United Kingdom +44 1904 64 2641 |
This is a warm, spacious Italian restaurant, close to the York Minster and most of the city centre's major shops and stores. This 15th century building offers ample space for diners, and the European style interior makes this an enjoyable place to eat in. During the summer months, weather permitting of course, it is extremely pleasant to eat outdoors in lovely garden surroundings. The menu offers a diverse range of food and will satisfy almost all tastes. Classic Italian dishes are complemented by an appetizing array of home-made sauces with added herbs and seasonings. A Lasagne costs just under £6 and a Spaghetti Bolognese is just over £5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Working portcullis |
Off Lord Mayors Walk York YO1 2LH United Kingdom +44 1904 63 4191 |
Monk Bar has a portcullis, which surprisingly is still in good working order. Built in the 14th century, Monk Bar is one of four major medieval gatehouses which form a part of the city wall that surrounds York. Originally this Bar was a guardhouse, many years later it was used as a prison and later still it became a police house. Now it is home to the Richard III Museum which should be on every visitor's list of places to see. Admission: adults £1.50; student and seniors £0.75; children free if accompanied by an adult Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cocktails galore |
9-11 Low Ousegate York YO1 1QX United Kingdom +44 1904 62 0150 |
This is an American-style theme bar with a huge range of cocktails and a menu that offers up the flavour of the Deep South. Located near to the river Ouse and in the city centre, this is a popular place to begin or round off a night out in York. The interior is bright and colourful, if a little gaudy, and there are lots of tables. This is just as well, as the popularity of the place ensures that it is almost always busy. On the menu are Chicken Fajitas, costing just under £11 and a double, bacon cheeseburger costing a little under £8. And, saving the best until last; there is a vast array of cocktails, which cost from about £3 upwards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historical gem is an ideal place of worship |
Micklegate York YO1 6LE United Kingdom +44 1904 62 3798 |
This is a grand old church standing impressively amongst mature trees. It is set back from the street on raised ground and is literally minutes away from the city centre. Historically it is a gem. It was used as a religious house prior to the Norman Conquest and at some point after 1066 it became The Benedictine Priory and was given to a French abbey. In 1086 it was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Sadly, it was almost destroyed after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538 but parts of it managed to survive. Some sections of the building, seen today, date back to 1829 and were built after the restoration period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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War of the roses |
York Glaziers Trust 6 Deangate York YO1 7JB United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7216 |
Everyone comes to see the famous "Rose Window" which is situated in the South Transept of the York Minster, it depicts the red and white roses of Lancaster and York respectively, and commemorates the wedding in 1486 of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York. This marriage was to end the "War of the Roses" and to bring peace to England. Sadly, there was a fire in 1984 which melted the lead joints and cracked the glass but fortunately the window was not beyond repair. The restoration process employed a strengthening procedure that involved sandwiching it between pieces of clear glass. Now fully restored it's a wonderful thing to see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Luxury Victorian hotel beside York railway station |
Station Road York YO24 1AA United Kingdom +44 1904 65 3681 |
Conveniently situated next to York's Railway Station, and close to major tourist attractions and shopping areas, this Victorian hotel is set in three acres of private landscaped gardens. It is elegant and well cared for and retains many of the original Victorian features, such as the staircase and chandeliers. This hotel provides top quality accommodation and conference facilities right in the heart of the city. A recent addition to the hotel is the brand new leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mentioned in the Domesday Book |
City Centre York YO1 7LZ United Kingdom +44 1904 676 167 http://www.yorkshambles.com |
This is the most famous street in York and the only one to be listed in the Doomsday book. It's quaint and very picturesque with its narrow cobbled streets and the timbered shops leaning so close they nearly touch each other. It used to be a street of medieval butcher shops and slaughter houses, which must have been a real health hazard in those days as visitors to this street would have had to tread very cautiously through the discarded offal. The street probably gets its name from the low wide shelves called "shammels" on which the butchers displayed their meat. Now it's a street of souvenir and coffee shops. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial of a former Lord Mayor of York |
Pavement York YO1 9UP United Kingdom |
St Crux Hall stands on the site of the former St Crux church, which was demolished in 1887 after many years of repair and rebuilding. The original church of St Crux dates back from the Doomsday book 1085-1086, although fragments of a pre-Doomsday Saxon cross have been found on the site. The hall now falls under the parish of All Saints Pavement and is used as a cafe and for charitable events. Inside are a number of memorials including one to Thomas Bowes who was Lord Mayor of York in 1761 and whose shield incorporates the arrowheads and bows elements, which are found in the Arms of the Queen Mother (Bowes-Lyon). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Majestic ruins |
Museum Street (York Museum Gardens) York YO24 1AQ United Kingdom +44 1904 64 3238 |
St. Mary's Abbey was once the most powerful and wealthiest monastery in the North of England. The abbey and its religious order were influential and prosperous landowners, until the reign of Henry VIII, when the Dissolution of the Monasteries Act brought an end to the prosperity. In 1539 the abbey was closed by order of the crown and all property was confiscated. The remains of the abbey are still a very impressive sight and are located in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens. Admission to the gardens is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque in springtime |
Tourist Information Centre, De Grey Rooms St Leonards Place York YO1 7HB United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
York is at its most picturesque in springtime when the daffodils are blooming. These beautiful spring flowers enhance the earthen ramparts, which were razed by the Romans and the Anglo-Danish kings of York but strengthened later by the Normans. There are almost three miles of encircling medieval wall which has been carefully maintained and restored over the centuries and which still has considerable remnants of the original Roman walls integrated with and strengthened by the medieval structures. The entrance to the walls is free and they are open during daylight hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A magnificent landmark |
Deangate York YO1 7HH United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7216 http://www.yorkminster.org |
Centrally situated, the famous York Minster is visible from much of the city. It has three towers and is the fifth church to be built on this particular site. It's the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe and dates right back to medieval times, although excavations have unearthed Norman, Roman and Viking beginnings. See for yourself the wonderful 14th and 15th century stained glass, including the famous Rose Window. Admission to the main body of the Minster is free, although contributions to the York Minister Fund and Friends of York Minister are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Curved roof |
Station Road York YO24 1AA United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
George Hudson, who was Mayor and also a Member of Parliament in the 1830s and 1840s, was mainly responsible for the development of the railway in York but it was Thomas Prosser who designed the current station and when it first opened on 25 June 1877, York Station was the centre of Britain's rail network and was, at that time, the largest station in the whole of Europe. It has a curved roof, which is 800 feet long and is supported by slender Corinthian columns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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