York Historic Vacations

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  Historical York by Karsten | Jun 29 06'

  by The Cheng Family a traveling as a family from Canada, on vacation in York

  "Do you like history? You will like York!"

  June 30, 2006York Do you like history? Are you the type of person that likes to know everything about history? Do you like seeing medieval ruins an... Continue reading »

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  York: Roman Empire to the Age of Steam | Jun 17 07'

  by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in York

  "I’ve begun to suspect that the streets within York’s walls ... frequently rearrange themselves like the rooms and corridors of Hogwarts."

  Everyone headed off in different directions today. I headed back into York to make the most of my weekly bus ticket. So far I’ve paid £7 out but ha... Continue reading »

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  York: City Walls | Jun 14 07'

  by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in York

  "The walls are slippery in places but thankfully iron railings are there to stop me tumbling off."

  Sometimes on a wet rainy day you just have to find alternative methods of keeping yourself entertained. I did, I went to the cinema and saw the thi... Continue reading »

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  English Town, Roman Wall, Viking Village | Dec 07 95'

  by DemonGroover a 37 year old male from Edinburgh, on vacation in York

  "And let me tell you a Viking village doesn’t smell too good!"

  York had always appealed to me ever since reading about England many years ago. Rich in history, York has legacies from Roman, Viking, medieval and... Continue reading »

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  York: The Minster and The Treasurer's House | Jun 12 07'

  by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in York

  "In 1984 this part of the building was struck by lightning that in turn started a massive blaze."

  Despite the dubious weather forecast this morning, the sun continues to put in brief appearances throughout the morning. In fact by the time I’m re... Continue reading »