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Let's visit the olde days of York ~



York is one of the most preserved historical cities in England. She is a prosperous and bustling city with a multi-layered history going back at least 2000 years. Visitors can experience life from Roman, Anglian, Viking, Medieval, Elizabethan and Victorian times to mention just a few. Much of the historic architecture from Medieval times onwards still survives.

York also has an excellent collection of exclusive hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else...

The 'Jewel in the Crown' of York is its fabulous Minster - a huge cathedral which took 252 years to build. With its picturesque city walls, its four stone gateways (or 'bars') and its trendy shops and pubs, York really is the perfect place to live and visit.

York Minster is one of the largest Gothic Cathedrals in the world and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England. York Minster has dominated the York skyline for hundreds of years. Take a tour of The Minster and see the famous stained glass windows, the Rose Window, Ceiling Bosses and Undercroft. You can even walk up the narrow spiral staircase of hundreds of steps to the top (if you are feeling fit), to be rewarded by stunning views of the rooftops of York.

The Shambles:
One must also visit the preserved medieval buildings and streets, called ‘the Shambles’, which is believed to be the oldest shopping street in Europe.

This old Medieval street is in the centre of York and is a must see and experience this time-gone-by era. The Shambles won the award for Britain's Most Picturesque Street 2010. The Google Street Team took votes for nominated streets across Britain. Categories included best for food, best for shopping and most picturesque. Google received tens of thousands of internet votes and the traders and team at York's Shambles were honored to receive this award.

This is also interesting to know ~ York’s Railway Museum is the largest in the world with the only Japanese Bullet train outside of Japan!

There are numerous buildings that date back to the 11th Century, so your eyes are always in-view of lovely ancient architecture. If you are ‘into history’, Clifford’s Tower is an interesting site to see, as well ~ the Tower was built in the 11th Century on top of a man-made hill, and it is oval!

Okay, time is running out but one of the other ‘many spots’ I do recommend is; Ampleforth Abbey - it is the oldest working-Convent in the UK.

Whether you are looking for a tour of the Abbey, beautiful walks or simply time to reflect and have a lovely cup of tea, you are assured of a warm welcome. Visitors are welcome to spend the day at Ampleforth. (Admission to the Abbey and Grounds is free but donations are welcome to support the work of the Abbey and the Community).

Enjoy York ...

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