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York, England - History, Culture and Places to Visit
Written by Jack C Tickler   

The Laughing Camel's Research Data Base found three articles about York. It's interesting to note how each author describes the history and places of to visit in slightly different ways.

Walking through York and Two Thousand Years of History
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The bathhouse was finished and ready for a most important visitor. The Legion was prepared with armour polished. Flags fluttered in the breeze bearing the symbols of a mighty power. Into the city rode Constantius Emperor of Rome. Alongside rides his son Constantine. The year is 306 and the place is Eboracum, the great city known today as York.

Attractions in York
ARTICLE SUMMARY: York city walls are a Grade One listed building They among the longest and best preserved walls in England

Tourists Interested in Medieval Culture are Drawn to York, England
ARTICLE SUMMARY: York, England, draws attention from many tourists interested in medieval culture. While there, they can also enjoy great shopping and accommodation in beautiful hotels and holiday apartments.

Visiting York
York is a fantastic place to visit. However, during the high season accommodation can be hard to find, so it's wise to book hotels well in advance if you plan to stay overnight.

Trains arrive at York Station , just outside the city walls on the west side of the River Ouse, roughly half a mile from the historic core. National Express buses and most other regional bus services drop off and pick up on Rougier Street, two hundred yards north of the train station, though National Express services call at the train station, too.

The city is well signposted from the A1 and only takes around 15 minutes drive time away from the motorway.

Food an Drink

In keeping with much else in the city, many establishments are relentlessly and self-consciously old-fashioned, though there are some real highlights - truly historic pubs , the remarkable Betty's , the ultimate tea-shop experience, and a scattering of well-regarded restaurants . The coffee and cafe-bar scene has flourished too, with the main chain-names all represented, alongside some honourable independents.

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Walking through York and Two Thousand Years of History

ARTICLE SUMMARY: The bathhouse was finished and ready for a most important visitor. The Legion was prepared with armour polished. Flags fluttered in the breeze bearing the symbols of a mighty power. Into the city rode Constantius Emperor of Rome. Alongside rides his son Constantine. The year is 306 and the place is Eboracum, the great city known today as York.

By : Ann Coveney zero times readSubmitted 2008-02-03 01:36:36

The bathhouse was finished and ready for a most important visitor. The Legion was prepared with armour polished. Flags fluttered in the breeze bearing the symbols of a mighty power. Into the city rode Constantius Emperor of Rome. Alongside rides his son Constantine.

The journey is ill fated and Constantinus dies. Constantine is declared new Emperor of Imperial Rome and crowned. The year is 306 and the place is Eboracum, the great city known today as York.

Constantine goes on to become the most influential Roman Emperor in history. He converted to Christianity and presided over the writing of the Nicean Creed, which formed the basic religious dogma of the Christian world.

York MinsterYork Minster
The spot where Constantine was crowned can be found beneath York Minster. Walking into this colossal space takes your breath away. As you strain your neck to see the high vaulted ceilings, you wonder at the people who built such awesome gothic structures.

Those who began work on it would not live to see it completed 250 years later. You can spend hours here looking at the stain glass windows and reading burial inscriptions or sitting in quiet reflection at the dedication of the people who built such monuments to God.

The Shambles
A visit to the Shambles takes you to the oldest and most famous street in York. It is extremely narrow and the houses are tightly packed together seeming to touch at the top. They seem to have been built for tiny people so watch your head when entering. Look down for the original hooks used for cleaning boots.

The word 'Shambles' originally means 'butcher' and in medieval times the street was full of butchers' shops. One of the wives of these butcher's was St Margaret Clitherow who was martyred in 1586. You need to look out or you might miss a tiny shrine dedicated to her memory.

Jorvik Viking Centre
It is well worth visiting the Jorvik Viking Centre where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of Viking York.

A superb series of reconstructions bring the world of the Vikings to life. Experience archaeology in action with the simulated dig. Great fun for kids of all ages!

Castle Museum
The Castle Museum was originally a female and debtors prison. Since 1935 it has been home to the collections of Dr. J. T. Kirk who donated them to the city of York. Here you can walk down a Victorian cobbled street complete with hansom cab or visit authentic shop fronts displaying wares from the period.

For those interested in all things military, there is an impressive collection of firearms, uniforms and medals. Children will be fascinated by the collection of children's toys.

Kings Manor
Dating back to the sixteenth century, Henry V111 and Catherine Howard are likely to have stayed here. It was the residence of the King's Council. Remains from the Tudor period still remain including an impressive fireplace. Today the building is part of the University of York.

The walled city of York has so much to offer with historical landmarks at every turn. It is popular amongst tourists and gets very busy during the summer months. If you plan to stay overnight, do book somewhere to stay in advance. When I went, I ended up staying in a motorway hotel as literally everywhere was booked up!

Author Resource:- Ann Coveney http://www.askann.co.uk is a freelance writer and part time school teacher. She can be hired to write articles on a wide range of topics. The web site she uses the most for low cost travel and hotel booking is http://www.AskVicki.co.uk

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Attractions in York

ARTICLE SUMMARY: York city walls are a Grade One listed building They among the longest and best preserved walls in England

By : Douglas Scott zero times read
Submitted 2008-02-03 02:53:41

In the Roman times York city walls were built they have been rebuilt over time and been added to and have part from across centuries. Firstly built as a defences now focused on conservation. The wall is open every day from 8.00 until dusk.

A few of Yorks famous attractions are York Minster, the National Railway Museum, JORVIK and York Castle Museum.

York Minster is one of it greatest buildings. Filled with music, has human imagination on stone glass and other fabrics. York Minster is the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe.

A must for visitors is the world famous JORVIK Viking Centre it is one of most visited attraction in the UK outside London.

York Castle Museum shows how people used to live by recreating shops streets and rooms. It is best known for Victoria Street Kirkgate. It show real shop fitting stock and light effects of Victorian Britain.
The museum was named after the former York Castle which stood on the site and was open in 1938.

The National Railway Museum takes you on a journey of discovery it brings back the magic of railways.
It is the worlds largest collection of railway icons.

Why not visit one of the award winning restaurants Blue Bicycle Rish or Meltons. The City also has a independent Brewery. York has a pub for every night of the year.

Newgate market is the heart and soul of the city and is between Parliament Street and the Shambles. It has 110 stalls in the market square within Europe's largest pedestrian area.

The farmers markets take place in Parliament Street which is in the city centre. The producers farmers or growers or within 40 miles of the city of York and sell their goods directly to public cutting out the middle man. The goods sold on York markets have been caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked, grown or processed by the stall holders. Market or held on the last Friday on the month.
The Mansion House is the home of the Lord Mayor of York during her or his term of office. It was restored in 1998 by York Civic Trust and brought back to a standard worthy of the city of York.

Leeds Bradford airport is only 45 minutes from York City and flight arrival from all destinations. There is a shuttle bus from the airport to London Heathrow airport and Manchester airport is only 2 hours away.

Author Resource:- Douglas Scott works and write for http://www.carrentals.co.uk and has provided information on York City

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Tourists Interested in Medieval Culture are Drawn to York, England

ARTICLE SUMMARY: York, England, draws attention from many tourists interested in medieval culture. While there, they can also enjoy great shopping and accommodation in beautiful hotels and holiday apartments.

By : Gaizka Pujana zero times read
Submitted 2008-02-03 05:58:11

Narrow streets of York EnglandThe City of York lies in North Yorkshire, England. It was once considered just the land lying inside the city walls. However, in 1996, the city was expanded to include nearby parishes in the districts of Harrogate, Ryedale, and Selby.

York is situated where the rivers Ouse and Fess meet. This area is known as the Vale of York. It is an area of fertile land surrounded by the Pennines, North York Moors, and the Wolds. As a flat area of land, it is highly susceptible to flooding from the River Ouse.

To prevent this, a flood defense system has been put in place. Unfortunately, the system isn't entirely foolproof, so in October and November of 2000, the city suffered a flood of levels not seen in over 350 years. The flood caused a lot of damage even though it never managed to breach the floodwalls, which had been reinforced with sandbags. In spite of its flood defenses, a great deal of the land within the city isn't considered suitable for building because of its propensity to flood.

York was founded in 71 AD and was the capital of the Roman Province of Britannia Inferior. The name "York" originally came from the old Latin name for the city, Eboracum, meaning "place of yew trees." It later became the county seat of the Archbishop of York, and remains so today.

Although York was considered an important city for quite some time, it lost some of its prominence during the Industrial Revolution. Though it probably wasn't considered a good turn at the time, it was this decline in reputation that resulted in the great number of medieval buildings that are still intact there today. When the 19th century brought about a new interest in medieval culture, the city was renovated and now garners a lot of attention from tourists.

There are a number of attractions for tourists to visit in York, England. One of them is York Minster. This enormous Gothic cathedral is at the center of the city and is the largest cathedral of its kind in Europe.

The center of the city is still surrounded by walls built in medieval times. Within the walls is Clifford's Tower, which is a keep built atop a Norman motte. Clifford's Tower has the dubious distinction of being the location of a horrible massacre of Jews in 1190.

Also inside the city is The Shambles, a medieval street where there are many boutiques, shops, and tearooms. Many of these businesses are housed in former butcher shops, so the hooks and shelves once used to display meats are still apparent in some of them. Another attraction along The Shambles is the Shrine of Margaret Clitherow.

The Snickelways is also located in the center of York. The Snickelways are a network of pedestrian routes that lead to what was once the main marketplace. Also within the city are many museums, such as the Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, the York Art Gallery, and many more.

York is also a major destination for people interested in horse racing. In the Knavesmire area of York is the York Racecourse.

Another reason many tourists choose to travel to York is its many pubs and medieval churches. Some say that a spot doesn't exist in York where you can't stand within site of both a church and a pub. While that might be an exaggeration, the city is indeed known for its many charming pubs.

Tourists visiting York will enjoy access to a variety of vacation accommodations, such as hotels and holiday apartments.

 
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