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 York's oldest gateway |
De Grey Rooms St Leonards Place York YO1 7HB United Kingdom +44 1904 621756 |
Bootham Bar is one of four main entrances to the city of York. It is the defensive bastion for the northern entrance or gateway and stands on the site of the old Roman fortress. It is also the oldest gateway of the four, with some of the stones dating back as far as the 11th century. Medieval travellers, through the hazardous Forest of Galtres, were aided on their way by the sentries who stood guard at Bootham Bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imposing black gates |
Deans Park York YO1 7JQ United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
The Dean's House or Deanery is located north of the Minster and adjacent to the Minster Library. The original building was Victorian and actually joined on to the library, but this building was considered too draughty for the Dean to live in and so was completely pulled down and rebuilt in the 1920s, to make way for the existing fine house in its own beautiful grounds. The Dean's House can be viewed from the imposing black gates or from the York wall but is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old tombstones |
City Centre York YO1 8BH United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
One of the gateways to the original Roman fortress is the site that Kings Square now occupies. Until the year 1937 it was a graveyard and if you look very carefully you will notice that some of the old tombstones were used to pave the square - so tread very carefully! Today, it is a lively place where jugglers and buskers vie to entertain the many tourists. If you glance up at the roof tops you may spy the strange sight of an almost realistic stone cat stalking an equally realistic stone pigeon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest surviving row of houses in York |
Goodramgate York YO1 7LF United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
Lady Row is situated on Goodramgate and consists of a row of picturesque cottages built by a wealthy merchant, Thomas Langtoft, in 1316. The cottages are said to be the oldest surviving row of houses in York and they certainly look as much, not a single straight line to be seen. Thomas Langtoft used the money he received in rent from the cottages, to pay for the services of a chantry priest of the Virgin Mary in the Church of Holy Trinity. You can see them whilst you shop in Goodramgate, so pretty to look at, reminiscent of a picture on a chocolate box. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A watery place |
York Waterworks Plc York YO1 7DL United Kingdom +44 1904 622171 |
Lendal Tower is situated at the foot of Lendal Bridge and was built in the early part of the 14th century as a defence tower. Later, in fact much later, in the 17th century a merchant by the name of Henry Whistler took over the lease from the City of York in order to use it as a water tower. The lease was for 500 years for an annual fee of one peppercorn, which is still paid today. A rectangular extension was built onto the original round tower, to house the sump. It was Henry Whistler's intention to pump water from the river, by means of a water wheel, in order to supply water to the people of York. Surprisingly, Lendal Tower is still associated with water but now it has become the Head Office of York Waterworks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Merchant of Ventures |
Fossgate York YO1 9XD United Kingdom +44 1904 654 818 http://www.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. 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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Visible evidence |
Minster Yard York YO1 7JL United Kingdom +44 1904 62 4247 |
There are many Norman churches but of the ordinary Norman house there is very little visible evidence left. Excavations in Skeldergate and Aldwark have uncovered only the foundations of a few houses and below the Merchant Adventurers Hall some remains have been found. Only two visible traces of Norman houses above ground level have been found in York. One can be found enclosed within the Treasurers House near to the York Minster and the other is close to Stonegate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Constantine the Great |
Minster Yard York YO1 7JL United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
In the vicinity of the York Minster you will find a Roman Column standing like a sentinel lost in time. It marks the place where Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in York and is the only surviving column of the original 36 that supported a once great hall in the Roman Garrison. The Emperor is perhaps better known as Constantine the Great and there is a statue of him within the Minster precinct. 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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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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The perfect meeting place |
City Centre York, North Yorkshire YO1 8QN United Kingdom +44 (0)1904 55 0099 (Tourist Information) |
St Helens Square is home to some of York's most charming buildings and shops. Here you will find St Helens Church and the Mansion House, formally the home of the Lord Mayor of York during his/her year of office. The grand Harkers Cafe/Bar stands on the site of the principle entrance to the city, dating back to Roman times. This rich cluster of historic buildings house both Betty's Tea Rooms and Burgins Perfumery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Situated within the Museum Gardens |
Museum Street Museum Gardens York YO1 2DR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
St. Mary's Lodge is situated within the Museum Gardens. It was probably built around 1470 and used, by important visitors to St. Mary's Abbey, as a place to stay. Of huge historical and architectural importance, the lodge is just one of a number of fascinating buildings within the gardens. These buildings include St. Olaves Church, parts of which date back to the 15th century and Manor Cottage, which is a fine example of English Tudor style. And don't forget to visit the Yorkshire Museum itself, which is extremely popular with both locals and visitors alike. 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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