The historic city of York can be found where the rivers Ouse and Foss join each other and has been one of the UK’s most important cities for around two thousand years. The Romans founded the city in 71 AD and the town has grown and was at one time going to be the capital of England. However, King Richard II who wished for this to happen was deposed before it could be done.
The city of York is steeped in history and it will take several days before it is all seen when you visit York. Here are some of the city’s attractions for your shortlist.
1. York Minister – This is England’s largest surviving medieval building and also the biggest cathedral to be found in Europe north of the Alps. It has dominated the skyline of York for over 800 years and is a wonderful example of gothic architecture to be found anywhere in England today.
Although you do not have to pay for entry into the main part of the Minister there is a small admission fee to climb the central tower and witness the spectacular city views it offers. Plus you need to take into consideration it is a long climb up and back down again in order to view the city from a completely different angle.
2. Jorvik Viking Centre – When archaeologists were carrying out investigations in the Coppergate area of the city they found houses and workshops dating back to the times when the Vikings laid claim to this land. In these areas they found clothing and tools which had been buried for more than 1,000 years. The time capsule ride attempts to recreate Viking life and travel back in time and visit a reconstructed Viking settlement. The ride offers views of some of the remains of the buildings that were found during the dig.
3. Castle Museum – This is a very popular museum with visitors to the city and offers them a chance to view what life has been like throughout the centuries in Britain. You can examine detailed reconstructions of British life and the exhibits often include original artefacts.
4. National Railway Museum – Of all the museums of this sort in the world today this is not only the largest but the most comprehensive of them as well. Through wandering around this wonderful museum one can learn about the history of railways and how they became one of our mainstream methods of transport. It is here you will see Stephenson’s Rocket and also the record holding steam engine, Mallard.
For something a little more unusual then why not arrange to take the Ghost Trail of York. Here you can learn more about the cities more gruesome and blood chilling history.
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