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 Religious Museum |
17 Blossom Street York YO24 1AQ United Kingdom +44 1904 64 3238 http://www.bar-convent.org.uk/ |
This is a museum with a difference! Situated only five minutes walk from York Railway Station, this is a religious museum, which is based in the oldest active convent in the country. Recently featured on TV in a program that showed that the nuns who run it have an excellent sense of humor. The domed chapel is hidden from the outside world by a pitched roof. In your visit to the museum you will learn about the history of Christianity in the North of England and hear the story of Mary Ward who founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are regular exhibitions held here all year round. A dolls' house is used to illustrate the 19th century story of life in the convent, with audio tapes and videos to enhance the description. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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From wooden pears to wooden tables |
2 The Shambles York YO1 7LZ United Kingdom +44 1904 623153 |
Established in 1948, E.J. Freeborn & Son sell gifts and furniture using a variety of wood. Large items such as tables are made to personal specification and also on offer is a complete renovation service. Gifts include draughts and chess sets, picture frames, recorders and bowls. Trinket boxes in red and green are particularly pretty and more unusual items such as sculptures of pears, dolphins and mushrooms complete the range. A good range of wood treatment is also available as is a selection of period brass fittings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wartime Museum |
Prisoner of War Camp No 83 York, North Yorkshire YO17 6RT United Kingdom +44 1653 69 7777 http://www.edencamp.co.uk |
This is not only educational for children but an experience and possibly a reminder of the past for some adults. Situated only 18 miles north-east of York and easily accessible by train or car, this could be a fun thing to do for all the family. There is even a mini assault course for Tiny Tot Commandos. The Camp is the brainchild of Stan Johnson who claims that this is the worlds only Modern History Theme Museum and attempts to recreate wartime conditions in the huts using tableaux scenes, special effects and lighting, smoke, sounds and smells from those poignant days. There is even a café called Prisoners Canteen offering culinary delights such as the Home Guard pastie and Doodlebug fishfingers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Journey back in time |
Coppergate Centre York, York YO1 9WT United Kingdom +44 19 0464 3211 http://www.jorvik-viking-centr... |
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. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Royal gateway |
Micklegate York YO1 6JX United Kingdom +44 1904 63 4436 http://www.micklegatebar.co.uk |
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! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Royal Dragoon Guards on display |
3A Tower Street York YO1 1SB United Kingdom +44 1904 66 2790 |
This is a very special museum, situated opposite Clifford's Tower in the centre of York. Three hundred years of British fighting history are here on display. If you enjoy pageantry then this is the place to visit. The splendour of the uniforms, brilliantly displayed in all their colourful glory, the weapons used; the medals won; the battles fought, all of which made Great Britain the Empire that it was, are brought to life for the visitor. Admission: adults £2, senior citizens and children £1 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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A ride through railway history |
Leeman Road York YO26 4XJ United Kingdom +44 (0)1904 62 1261 / +44 (0)1904 68 6286 (24 hr infoline) http://www.nrm.org.uk |
This is all about the history of railways right from the 19th century. More than a 100 locomotives form an integral part of this museum. Permanent exhibitions like the Palaces on Wheels, allow you a glimpse into the lavish pre-Victorian railway saloons. A comprehensive collection of records, documents, videos, films, photos is also on display. Take your kids for a ride on the miniature railway or just let them loose in the play area. Don't forget to visit the restaurant, the research center and the gift shop. Check the website for special events and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wicked Uncle? |
Monk Bar York YO1 7LQ United Kingdom +44 1904 63 4191 http://www.richardiiimuseum.co... |
Monk Bar was built in the 14th century and is one of four medieval gatehouses forming part of the city wall surrounding York. In 1992 Monk Bar was converted into the Richard III Museum, which focuses on a modern day imaginary trial of Richard III as the possible murderer of the two Princes in the Tower. The visitor is left to decide whether King Richard is guilty, or innocent. There are three rooms to view; the third one is at the top of a very steep narrow flight of stone steps. Two tiny cells [one en-suite!!] which you are invited to enter, make you realise just how awful it must have been to be held captive there. Admission: adults £2.50, students & seniors £1.25, children (under 16) go free if accompanied by an adult. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sporting Trophies |
48 Burnby Lane The Warden 'August Cottage' York YO42 2QE United Kingdom +44 1759 302068 |
Set in beautiful gardens, which are famous for its fine display of water lilies, is the Stewart Collection. Now in the hands of the Museum Trust, this unique collection contains a display of sporting trophies and many of the fascinating objects gathered by the late Major Stewart during his worldwide travels at the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is approached through the "Tea Rooms" and although only small, the museum is well worth visiting for this collection is probably the only one of its kind. An audiotape system is available to help the visitor understand the history of the collection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books, books and more books |
Museum Street York YO1 2DS United Kingdom +44 1904 655631 |
York's very attractive main reference and lending library is run by the city council. It is worth a visit if only to admire the architecture, which is in a prominent position backing on to the Museum Gardens. The library has an excellent local history section for those wishing to delve into York's past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A representation of tortures through the ages |
12 Clifford Street York, York YO1 1RD United Kingdom +44 19 0463 2599 http://www.thedungeons.com |
York Dungeons is an animated waxworks museum depicting tortures through the ages. Not for the fainthearted. Follow the gruesome guides on a tour of York's plague ridden streets as they were in the 14th century and watch out for the rats, the carriers of the plague. See Dick Turpin, England's most famous highwayman, awaiting the hangman's noose. Hear him boasting of his adventures with Black Bess and then witness his last moments before his death by hanging. Learn about the phantom Roman Legion that will continue to haunt this city for all eternity as they have done for the last 2000 years. Admission: adults GBP6.95; children GBP4.95; concessions GBP4.95; family tickets GBP21. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good fun for everyone |
Tea Room Square York Station York YO2 2AB United Kingdom +44 1904 63 0169 |
York Model Railway is located just at the side of York Station, at the entrance to the short-term car park. Everything here is in miniature and a delight for children and adults too. The miniature trains run continuously and include the Royal Train with the Royal Crest on every carriage, the InterCity 125 and the superb Orient Express. There is even a Thomas the Tank Engine, which the children will take great pleasure in operating themselves. The painstaking detail of the collection took three years to put together and is authentic in every aspect. There is a gift and souvenir shop on site. Admission: adults £2.95; children £1.95; concessions £2.65; family ticket £7.95. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic bomber command station |
B1222 (Halifax Way, Elvington) York YO41 4AU United Kingdom +44 1904 60 8595 http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.... |
For those who love all aspects of flying, there is something here for everyone. For many, this air museum will bring back memories of war-time Britain when night after night the air raid sirens sounded and the air was filled with the sound of the allied air forces taking to the skies to protect our country. For the young, the sight of these splendid aircraft seen right up close will bring much excitement. You can even visit the control tower and experience what it felt like in those days by listening to the sounds of a wartime bomber station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Set in 10 acres of botanical gardens |
Museum Gardens York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 687 687 http://www.yorkshiremuseum.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 |
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