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Two thousand years ago the region that we know as York was called Eburach, which is thought to have meant 'the field at the meeting of the waters', the rivers Ouse and Foss. Eburach was at that time a small settlement of fierce, war-like tribes known as Celtic Brigantes who were subdued by the invading Roman army marching north in search of a secure and defensive position on which to build a fort. They chose this site at Eburach, which then became the Roman military capital in the north known as Eboracum. There is a Fourth century Multangular Tower still standing in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens, which is an excellent example of Roman military architecture. The Romans occupied the city until the year AD 410. During this time a series of Roman Emperors, amongst them the famous Hadrian, Septimius Severus and Constantine the Great, whoall exerted their considerable influence on the town, which was demonstrated in the many improvements made, such as baths, sewers, roads and drainage; from this the city grew and prospered.

Eoforwic—The Dark Ages

When the Romans finally withdrew their army in order to protect the rest of their empire, Britain once again became vulnerable to the many attacks from both sea and land. From the north came attacks by the Picts and from the Continent Britain was attacked by the Angles and the Saxons. In the Seventh century, the Anglian King Edwin unified the provinces of Deira and Bernica, and the city previously known as Eboracum now became Eoferwick, the capital of Northumbria. Edwin was converted to Christianity and baptised in a wooden church near the future site of York Minster. It was during this period that Eoferwick became a centre of religion and education.

Jorvik

In the Ninth century, the Vikings attacked Eoferwick by both land and sea. In AD 867 the Vikings sailed across the North Sea to the Humber; they landed an army at Barton-on-Humber and approached Eoferwick stealthily from behind, whilst the fleet of Viking warships were able to navigate their way up the river Ouse. Their long narrow boats made it easy to manoeuvre in relatively shallow water, and thus they were able to surround the city. The Vikings took possession and renamed the city Jorvik. Many of the street names still remain the same now as in the Viking days. Interestingly, several of the York street names still end with the word "gate", which was the Viking word for street. Numerous important archaeological finds from this era can now be seen at the Jorvik Viking Centre in Coppergate. Jorvik became an affluent city of trade and commerce, particularly with the Scandinavian countries.

York under Norman Rule

In 1068 William the Conqueror attacked and captured the city, which by now had come to be known by the English name of York. A wooden tower, known as Baile Hill, was built to guard the city, and later a second tower, or fortified castle, named York Castle was built on the opposite side of the river. This second site is where Clifford's Tower now stands; built on the original moat, but at the later date of 1244, by Henry III. Religion flourished during the Norman period and proof of this can be found in the many religious buildings which archaeologists have found the remnants of, in and around York. The foundation stone of St. Mary's Abbey is known to have been laid by William II, and the parts of the Abbey still standing are an impressive sight indeed.

Medieval York

The River Ouse became the main route for trading, and areas for docking and storing goods were enlarged throughout the Middle Ages. This was the age of the Guilds, which were associations of craftsmen, merchants and traders, who met to discuss business in the guildhalls. There are quite a few surviving examples of these guildhalls in York such as the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, the Merchant Taylors' Hall and the rebuilt Guildhall, which was destroyed by fire in the last war. By 1472 York Minster was almost complete and many other monasteries, religious houses and parish churches were being rebuilt or altered.

Tudor and Stuart York

York played an important part in the War of the Roses. In 1486 Elizabeth of York married Henry VII, which brought the two warring houses of York and Lancaster together and is commemorated in the famous Rose Window in York Minster. In the Sixteenth century the King's Council governed the North of England from its seat at King's Manor, which at that time was within the grounds of the old St. Mary's Abbey. York continued to be an important city for trade and commerce until the Seventeenth century when the Civil War disrupted this growth of prosperity. York became instead a city subjected to attack, and was then captured in 1644 by Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarians. The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 was the last occasion that traitors' heads were exhibited on Micklegate Bar, one of the four principal gateways to the city of York.

Georgian York

By Georgian times, York had become an important coaching centre, flourishing still as a market town but with less concentration on the use of the River Ouse as a means of transporting goods. To accommodate the increasing road traffic, streets were widened, giving improved access to places such as the newly built Grand Assembly Rooms by Lord Burlington in 1732, and Mansion House, home to the Lord Mayor of York. York became an elegant centre of fashion and also of craftsmanship.

Victorian York

Prosperity and squalor rubbed shoulders with each other; cholera broke out in 1832 and again in 1848. Typhus fever hit the city in 1847, probably caused by the unsanitary conditions in the city at that time. York's population expanded from an estimated 12,000 in the Eighteenth century, to nearly 70,000 by the end of the Nineteenth century, this increased population inevitably brought dramatic changes to the city. The much-needed changes included new roads, bridges and buildings, in order to accommodate the increasing traffic and housing problems, and in 1837 a station was built for the new form of transport, the steam engine. The railway had arrived in York. George Hudson, who was Mayor and also a Member of Parliament in the 1830's and 1840's, was mainly responsible for this new development. Sadly, the only significant remaining Victorian Buildings still standing in York are the Royal Station Hotel and York Station, which was designed by Thomas Prosser. As a reminder of the past, York's National Railway Museum celebrates railways from the 1820's to the present day.

Present Day York

This is a city in which the old and the new can be seen side by side. Modern day gift shops are set in picturesque mediaeval cobbled streets. Stone walls still surround the city. Norman castle towers and medieval manors mingle with the Twenty First century. Each complements the other and nothing looks out of place.







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Ask Pizza & Pasta


Eighteenth century elegance
 Blake Street
Grand Assembly Rooms
York YO1 8QG
United Kingdom
+44 1904 63 7254 		Situated within The Grand Assembly Rooms is one of the most elegant Italian pizza restaurants in York. Lord Burlington's rooms were originally designed in 1732 for social functions such as concerts and dancing. The interior still has echoes of this time gone by when the ladies of that era, wearing their hooped dresses, complained of the difficulties in negotiating the narrow spaces between the 48 supporting Corinthian columns! These graceful columns help create a wonderful atmosphere and with York's most famous landmark, The Minster, close by and the Yorkshire Museum within walking distance; this is a very popular place to eat. There's plenty of seating and the menu covers a broad range of meals that should cater for almost all tastes. A Caesar's salad costs around £3.50 and a spaghetti bolognese is a little over £6. Pizzas are available with numerous toppings and cost from about £4 upwards.

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Ask Pizza & Pasta photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Clifford's Tower


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.

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Clifford's Tower photo by Yuwen Teo
Photo: Yuwen Teo
Clifford's Tower photo by Luke Canvin
Photo: Luke Canvin
Clifford's Tower photo by David Fevre
Photo: David Fevre
Clifford's Tower photo by Richard James Lander
Photo: Richard James Lander
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Photo: Yugin Teo
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Photo: Grant Matthews
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Photo: Fuad Al Ansari
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Photo: Jawahar Swaminathan
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Photo: Evan Light
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Photo: Daniel Maddox
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Photo: Stephen Haynes
Clifford's Tower photo by Carole Hawkins
Photo: Carole Hawkins
Clifford's Tower photo by Rachel Tang
Photo: Rachel Tang
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Photo: Stephen Haynes
Clifford's Tower photo by Mark Ramsay
Photo: Mark Ramsay
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Photo: Brenda
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Photo: Keith Watson
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Photo: The Reverend Hugh Bacon-Slicer
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Photo: Steve Bennett
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Photo: Laurie Borg
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Photo: Louise Haughian
Clifford's Tower photo by Pieter Stok
Photo: Pieter Stok
Clifford's Tower photo by Steven Sutton
Photo: Steven Sutton
Clifford's Tower photo by Peter Ekström
Photo: Peter Ekström
Clifford's Tower photo by Rebecca Ziolkowski
Photo: Rebecca Ziolkowski
Clifford's Tower photo by Michael Good
Photo: Michael Good
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Photo: Stephanie Vincent
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Photo: Mohammed Zeeshan
Clifford's Tower photo by Andrea Dixon
Photo: Andrea Dixon
Clifford's Tower photo by Philip Foiles
Photo: Philip Foiles
Clifford's Tower photo by Anna Blight
Photo: Anna Blight
Clifford's Tower photo by Robin Jackson
Photo: Robin Jackson
Clifford's Tower photo by Jasper Van Daele
Photo: Jasper Van Daele
Clifford's Tower photo by Lesley Brady
Photo: Lesley Brady
Clifford's Tower photo by Malcolm BaRRON
Photo: Malcolm BaRRON
 

 
Guildhall


Hidden history
 St Helen's Square
York YO1 9QN
United Kingdom
+44 1904 61 3161
http://www.york.gov.uk 		The original Guildhall was badly damaged by an air raid in 1942 but has since been sensitively restored. Fortunately, the Inner Chambers' walls, dating from the 15th century, were made of stone and so escaped serious damage and now form the foundation of the reconstruction. The history of the building is very interesting and includes many a Royal visit; from the Queen Mother in 1960, right back to 1483 when the notorious Richard III was a guest there. The sequence of events is told through a number of storyboards forming part of the new exhibition, which has recently opened.

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Guildhall photo by bill anderson
Photo: bill anderson
Guildhall photo by Chris Maughan
Photo: Chris Maughan
Guildhall photo by John Johnston
Photo: John Johnston
Guildhall photo by Elspeth Golden
Photo: Elspeth Golden
Guildhall photo by Sacha Morrabi
Photo: Sacha Morrabi
Guildhall photo by Rhys Lancaster
Photo: Rhys Lancaster
Guildhall photo by Taylor S-K
Photo: Taylor S-K
Guildhall photo by bellevuestudio
Photo: bellevuestudio
 

 
Jorvik Viking Center


Journey back in time
 Coppergate Centre
York, York YO1 9WT
United Kingdom
+44 19 0464 3211
http://www.jorvik-viking-centr...
jorvik@jvcyork.demon.co.uk 		The newly refurbished Jorvik Viking Center in Coppergate promises to be a memorable experience for children and adults alike. Take a journey in the time car, witnessing the sights, sounds and even the smells that capture the very essence of the Viking city as it was 1,000 years ago. When you leave your car you will enter the archaeological museum, where there are hundreds of artifacts on display, all of them excavated from the Coppergate site. Admission: adults GBP6.95; children GBP5.10.

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Jorvik Viking Center photo by Gary D
Photo: Gary D
Jorvik Viking Center photo by Tyler Jackson
Photo: Tyler Jackson
Jorvik Viking Center photo by D.Broberg
Photo: D.Broberg
Jorvik Viking Center photo by summergreen
Photo: summergreen
Jorvik Viking Center photo by Peter Vajda
Photo: Peter Vajda
Jorvik Viking Center photo by Teresa Chang
Photo: Teresa Chang
Jorvik Viking Center photo by Tony Buckley
Photo: Tony Buckley
 

 
Mansion House


Lord Mayor's residence
 St Helen's Square
York YO1 9QN
United Kingdom
+44 1904 55 2012
http://www.york.gov.uk
yortime@york.gov.uk 		Built in the 18th century, Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York during his/her term of office, and home of the civic plate and silver collection. Tours can be arranged by contacting the Civic Secretary on the above telephone number but as this is the actual home of the Lord Mayor, it is not generally open to visitors unless prior arrangements have been made. Occasionally the Lord Mayor holds open days. Tour prices, which include refreshments, are £60 for a group with a maximum of 30 people, or £4 per person. There is no disabled access.

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Mansion House photo by James Gunn
Photo: James Gunn
Mansion House photo by lawrence windrush
Photo: lawrence windrush
 

 
Merchant Adventurers' Hall


Merchant of Ventures
 Fossgate
York YO1 9XD
United Kingdom
+44 1904 654 818
http://www.theyorkcompany.co.uk
enquiries@theyorkcompany.co.uk 		Built in the 14th century this magnificent, timbered, medieval guildhall is one of the best surviving examples of its kind and is of major national importance. How the ancient medieval guild functioned can still be seen as visitors are shown around the three main areas consisting of The Great Hall, The Undercroft [also known as the Hospital] and The Chapel. The Chapel was rebuilt in the early 15th century and is situated at the far end of the Undercroft. The records show that it was once richly decorated with stained glass windows, and with exquisitely made cloths adorning its five altars, which were enhanced by beautifully carved images.

Admission: adults £2.50; concessions £2; children 7-17 £1; under 7s free. A special family ticket is available.

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Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Barbara Ainscough
Photo: Barbara Ainscough
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Darren James
Photo: Darren James
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Alan Chown
Photo: Alan Chown
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Brenda
Photo: Brenda
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Barbara Ainscough
Photo: Barbara Ainscough
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Leslie Schweitzer
Photo: Leslie Schweitzer
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by bill anderson
Photo: bill anderson
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Aleta Rozanski
Photo: Aleta Rozanski
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Emilio Perez Soler
Photo: Emilio Perez Soler
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by michaeld39
Photo: michaeld39
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Yun Zhao
Photo: Yun Zhao
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Alex Graham
Photo: Alex Graham
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Diego de la Cruz
Photo: Diego de la Cruz
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Douglas Mulford
Photo: Douglas Mulford
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Victoria 13
Photo: Victoria 13
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Sarah Grice
Photo: Sarah Grice
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Mark Benson
Photo: Mark Benson
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Hanna Schulz
Photo: Hanna Schulz
Merchant Adventurers' Hall photo by Joe Pridham
Photo: Joe Pridham
 

 
Merchant Taylors' Hall


17th century exterior
 Aldwark
York YO1 7BX
United Kingdom
+44 1904 63 2967 		York has four surviving guildhalls and The Merchant Taylors' Hall is one of them. It was originally built in the 14th century and was founded by a religious guild which developed into a merchants' company in the 15th century and has been used by the Company of Merchant Taylors ever since. The main hall is 60 ft by 30 ft and is 30 ft high, its roof is medieval but the exterior of the building is 17th century. The head of Queen Anne is featured in the south wall window. Admission: free

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Merchant Taylors' Hall photo by R J Wright
Photo: R J Wright
 

 
Micklegate Bar Museum


Royal gateway
 Micklegate
York YO1 6JX
United Kingdom
+44 1904 63 4436
http://www.micklegatebar.co.uk
micklegate.bar@clara.net 		Micklegate Bar Museum is a good place to start the York Walls Walk. Enter the first floor via the trapdoor and you will discover an insight into the civil and social history of York. The second floor finds you confronted with the chilling sight of severed heads. Check out the turret cell wherein the Jacobite Traitor, James Mayne, awaits execution at the York Tyburn following the battle of Culloden in 1746. His head and that of Will Conolly were apparently left to rot for seven years on Micklegate Bar until one stormy night they were taken down and stolen by a young tailor in the year 1754 - what he did with them nobody knows!

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Micklegate Bar Museum photo by Darren James
Photo: Darren James
Micklegate Bar Museum photo by Lexie's Mum
Photo: Lexie's Mum
Micklegate Bar Museum photo by Chiara Fox
Photo: Chiara Fox
 

 
Multangular Tower


Roman fortress
 Museum Gardens
York YO1 7FR
United Kingdom
+44 1904 62 9745
yorkshire.museum@york.gov.uk 		The Multangular Tower is an imposing 10-sided tower that was once a part of the old Roman fortress. It can be found in the grounds of the beautiful Museum Gardens and stands alongside an original Roman stretch of wall, which is almost as high as when it was built. All of this is dated as the 4th century, the rest of the wall and higher additions to the Multangular Tower, date from the 13th century when it served as a part of the city's defence system. Admission is free.

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Multangular Tower photo by Orangeaurochs
Photo: Orangeaurochs
Multangular Tower photo by Bob Stone
Photo: Bob Stone
Multangular Tower photo by Bob Stone
Photo: Bob Stone
Multangular Tower photo by R. Adcock
Photo: R. Adcock
 

 
Rose Window


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.

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Rose Window photo by Alan
Photo: Alan
Rose Window photo by MAUREEN OLIPHANT
Photo: MAUREEN OLIPHANT
Rose Window photo by Kate (MaryKathleen A
Photo: Kate (MaryKathleen A
Rose Window photo by Paul Lithgow
Photo: Paul Lithgow
Rose Window photo by Bob Stone
Photo: Bob Stone
Rose Window photo by Dave Earnshaw
Photo: Dave Earnshaw
Rose Window photo by Martha Mattes
Photo: Martha Mattes
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Photo: marcia friedman
Rose Window photo by Heather Lofthouse
Photo: Heather Lofthouse
Rose Window photo by Susan Ward
Photo: Susan Ward
Rose Window photo by Mark Parnaby
Photo: Mark Parnaby
Rose Window photo by Paul Murray
Photo: Paul Murray
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Photo: bullchef37
Rose Window photo by Steffan Hanson
Photo: Steffan Hanson
Rose Window photo by Darshan Gunawardena
Photo: Darshan Gunawardena
Rose Window photo by Mark Abdey
Photo: Mark Abdey
Rose Window photo by Dale Mitchell
Photo: Dale Mitchell
Rose Window photo by Greg Smith
Photo: Greg Smith
Rose Window photo by tony broomfield
Photo: tony broomfield
Rose Window photo by David Tharby
Photo: David Tharby
Rose Window photo by Victoria Smithson
Photo: Victoria Smithson
Rose Window photo by David Robinson
Photo: David Robinson
Rose Window photo by Ben
Photo: Ben
Rose Window photo by Joshua Goodey
Photo: Joshua Goodey
Rose Window photo by binarybiscuit
Photo: binarybiscuit
Rose Window photo by yorkiebrian
Photo: yorkiebrian
 

 
Royal York Hotel


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
Royal York Hotel photo by Viv Parker
Photo: Viv Parker
Royal York Hotel photo by Dino Wilkinson
Photo: Dino Wilkinson
Royal York Hotel photo by jim burnside
Photo: jim burnside
 

 
St. Mary's Abbey


Majestic ruins
 Museum Street
(York Museum Gardens)
York YO24 1AQ
United Kingdom
+44 1904 64 3238
yorkshire.museum@york.gov.uk 		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.

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St. Mary's Abbey photo by Mark Ferbert
Photo: Mark Ferbert
St. Mary's Abbey photo by John
Photo: John
St. Mary's Abbey photo by JuanJ
Photo: JuanJ
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Nathan Harrison
Photo: Nathan Harrison
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Wendy
Photo: Wendy
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Mark Ferbert
Photo: Mark Ferbert
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Tim Schleicher
Photo: Tim Schleicher
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Mike Knowles
Photo: Mike Knowles
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Beth Watkins
Photo: Beth Watkins
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Bob Stone
Photo: Bob Stone
St. Mary's Abbey photo by qatarperegrine
Photo: qatarperegrine
St. Mary's Abbey photo by David Thompson
Photo: David Thompson
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Keith W. Reierson
Photo: Keith W. Reierson
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Roy Mesler
Photo: Roy Mesler
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Shub07
Photo: Shub07
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Julie F Horton
Photo: Julie F Horton
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Katrin Glaesmann
Photo: Katrin Glaesmann
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Lee Sie
Photo: Lee Sie
St. Mary's Abbey photo by Gemma Davies
Photo: Gemma Davies
 

 
York Minster


A magnificent landmark
 Deangate
York YO1 7HH
United Kingdom
+44 1904 55 7216
http://www.yorkminster.org
info@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.

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York Minster photo by Trevor Bowden
Photo: Trevor Bowden
York Minster photo by Sten Govaerts
Photo: Sten Govaerts
York Minster photo by Trevor Bowden
Photo: Trevor Bowden
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Photo: guy_incognito
York Minster photo by guy_incognito
Photo: guy_incognito
York Minster photo by Todd Martin
Photo: Todd Martin
York Minster photo by Janette Martindale
Photo: Janette Martindale
York Minster photo by Andrew West
Photo: Andrew West
York Minster photo by the detestrian
Photo: the detestrian
York Minster photo by Chris Maughan
Photo: Chris Maughan
York Minster photo by Janette Martindale
Photo: Janette Martindale
York Minster photo by Andy Munzer
Photo: Andy Munzer
York Minster photo by Will
Photo: Will
York Minster photo by Simon Pocock
Photo: Simon Pocock
York Minster photo by Rick Martindale
Photo: Rick Martindale
York Minster photo by Todd Martin
Photo: Todd Martin
York Minster photo by Stephen Young
Photo: Stephen Young
York Minster photo by Andy Munzer
Photo: Andy Munzer
York Minster photo by Scott Hanslip
Photo: Scott Hanslip
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Photo: ollie harridge
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Photo: Carol Cameron
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Photo: kevin broughton
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Photo: Charlotte F Addison
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Photo: Gu
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Photo: Mark Smith
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Photo: Amy
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Photo: Erik Karlsson
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Photo: John Meyer
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Photo: Jonathan Davis
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Photo: arun rajendran
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York Minster photo by Edi Weissmann
Photo: Edi Weissmann
York Minster photo by Pat & Jim Watkinson
Photo: Pat & Jim Watkinson
York Minster photo by Kev Freer
Photo: Kev Freer
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Photo: ariagloris
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York Minster photo by Sheila Partridge
Photo: Sheila Partridge
York Minster photo by Jen B
Photo: Jen B
 

 
York Railway Station


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.

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York Railway Station photo by Stephen Lyth
Photo: Stephen Lyth
York Railway Station photo by Rising Fan
Photo: Rising Fan
York Railway Station photo by Mark Ferbert
Photo: Mark Ferbert
York Railway Station photo by Angeles Mosquera (aka: chocoadicta)
Photo: Angeles Mosquera (aka: chocoadicta)
York Railway Station photo by Rick Harrison
Photo: Rick Harrison
York Railway Station photo by Richard Holden
Photo: Richard Holden
York Railway Station photo by Alice Bell
Photo: Alice Bell
York Railway Station photo by Billy Hodson
Photo: Billy Hodson
York Railway Station photo by Brian Mottershead
Photo: Brian Mottershead
York Railway Station photo by merv stapleton
Photo: merv stapleton
York Railway Station photo by Stewart Steel
Photo: Stewart Steel
York Railway Station photo by Flicklish
Photo: Flicklish
York Railway Station photo by Balaji Srinivasan
Photo: Balaji Srinivasan
York Railway Station photo by Adam Roney
Photo: Adam Roney
York Railway Station photo by Finella Fan
Photo: Finella Fan
York Railway Station photo by Sarah DeShields
Photo: Sarah DeShields
York Railway Station photo by Bryan Robson
Photo: Bryan Robson
York Railway Station photo by Ellie Song
Photo: Ellie Song
York Railway Station photo by derek agar
Photo: derek agar
York Railway Station photo by Stuart Jamie Graham
Photo: Stuart Jamie Graham
York Railway Station photo by James Kell
Photo: James Kell
York Railway Station photo by Mick Travis
Photo: Mick Travis
York Railway Station photo by Dave Jensen
Photo: Dave Jensen
 

 
Yorkshire Museum


Set in 10 acres of botanical gardens
 Museum Gardens
York YO1 7FR
United Kingdom
+44 1904 687 687
http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
yorkshire.museum@ymt.org.uk 		The Yorkshire Museum is set in 10 acres of beautiful botanical gardens leading down to the river Ouse, and houses an extraordinary collection of archaeology, natural history, geology and pottery. Included in this impressive collection are displays of Roman and Medieval artefacts. Various exhibitions are held within the Yorkshire Museum at certain times of the year. There is also a very interesting astronomical observatory in the gardens and in the museum itself there is a gift shop which sells a wide range of souvenir items. Check website for further details.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Yorkshire Museum photo by David Bramhall
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Yorkshire Museum photo by David Bramhall
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