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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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 Enclosed playground and pretty lawned gardens |
Haxby Road York YO31 United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
Clarence Gardens are run by York Council and are situated in a good residential part of York, close to the city centre. The park consists of a huge lawned area with mature trees and flowerbeds, three bowling greens and a separate children's playground. The grassed area is well cared for and is a pleasant place to relax with plenty of seating available. Dogs are permitted but they must be on leads. No cycling is allowed. There is a shop across the road for the usual ice creams and drinks for hungry and thirsty little ones. The playground is a good size and includes a slide, train, climbing frame and swings, all with a protective surface underneath. On the downside, there are no toilets here, which is unfortunate if you have young children who cant wait! Parking is available for a small fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Pursuits of pleasure |
St Leonards Place York YO1 2HB United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 http://www.york-tourism.co.uk |
The De Grey Rooms were built in 1841 and designed by the architect G T Andrews. The original purpose of these elegant rooms was for pursuits of pleasure such as balls, concert performances, recitals and other such entertainments. In fact it still has a use as a place of public meetings and for the occasional concert. The De Grey Rooms also served, at one time, as an officers' mess for the Yorkshire Hussars. Currently, it is home to the York Tourist Information Centre. 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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 Thirteenth century |
Deans Park York YO1 7JQ United Kingdom +44 1904 62 5308 |
The Minster Library is now all that remains of the Chapel of the Archbishop's Palace, which was built in the 13th century; it now houses the Minster's extensive collection of books. You'll find the library beyond The Close and to the north of the Minster and very near to the Deanery. The library, which is early English, is the repository of many literary treasures and manuscripts. It is divided into two sections. To view the archives section, of manuscripts and books written before the 1800s, you should ring for an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman fortress |
Museum Gardens York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 York's central Catholic Church |
Duncombe Place York YO1 United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
Yet another splendid church in the vicinity of the York Minster, but this one is Catholic. The inside is ornate, with paintings that span the end walls. The St Wilfrid mission was founded in the city in 1742, although the church itself is Victorian Gothic and was opened in 1864. Holy Mass is at 6p on Saturdays, 9a and 11a Sundays. Evening Service is at 5:45p on Sundays. Holy Mass: M-F 9-12:10p. And 10a on Saturdays at the shrine of St Margaret Clitherow, The Shambles, or at 12 noon here at St Wilfrid's. Confessions: 10:30a-11:30a and 3p-4p Saturdays. Holy Days of Obligation, Holy Mass 9a, noon and at 7p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This church dates back to the 14th century |
Marygate York YO30 7BH United Kingdom +44 1904 62 5186 |
Several times in its history St Olaves has been completely rebuilt, the first time was in 1350, then again in 1772 after the civil war and once more in early 1900. This lovely church has medieval glass in the middle of the east window and a 20th century copper crucifix is displayed over the pulpit. It is situated within the York city walls and is easily found by walking through the Museum Gardens and turning right. York's famous artist, William Etty, is buried in the graveyard. Sunday Services: 8a Holy Eucharist, 10:30a Sung Eucharist. Weekday Services: Monday 10a Holy Eucharist, Friday noon Holy Eucharist. There is a loop system for the hard of hearing. The vicar is Reverend Anthony Hodge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Information in historic setting |
De Grey Rooms Exhibition Square York YO1 7HB United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 http://www.york-tourism.co.uk |
York's main Tourist Information Centre is situated in the De Grey Rooms in Exhibition Square. The De Grey Rooms were built in 1841 and designed by the architect G T Andrews. Their original purpose was for the holding of formal social gatherings such as balls, concert performances, recitals and other such entertainments. They are in fact still used as a place for holding public meetings and for the occasional concert. The De Grey Rooms also served, at one time, as an officers' mess for the Yorkshire Hussars but at the moment it is home to the York Tourist Information Centre. There is another Tourist Information Centre at York Railway Station, which you can reach on the above fax number. 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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Thomas Cooke telescope |
Museum Gardens York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
Standing in the lovely Museum Gardens is the York Observatory. It was built between 1831 and 1833 and has recently been restored. Entrance to the Observatory is by appointment only during the months between December and February, on Thursdays between 6 and 8p and it also opens on very special occasions. Its well worth a visit as it contains the 1850 Thomas Cooke telescope and also an exhibition, which examines the history of observatory and scientific instruments. Please call to obtain more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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