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This world famous haunted walk starts from the York City Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. Decidedly different from the other ghostly tours in the city, this trek offers a tour of York's ghoulish past and presents the storytell... more
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Located on the outskirts of York, this is a modern swimming pool complex, with an emphasis on fun. Although there is a small pool for the amateurs and little ones, the larger pool will be of interest to most. There is a wave ma... more
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Centrally situated, the famous York Minster is visible from much of the city. It has three towers and is the fifth church to be built on this particular site. It's the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe and dates right... more
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Andrew and Jessica said
… the National Railway Museum (free entry) and the York Minster.… continue reading »
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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 t... more
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DemonGroover said
… museum to Clifford’s Tower, the fabulous York Minster, St Mary’s Abbey and of course the Jorvik Viking… continue reading »
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George Hudson, who was Mayor and also a Member of Parliament in the 1830s and 1840s, was mainly responsible for the development of the railway in York but it was Thomas Prosser who designed the current station and when it first... more
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Kerry Taylor said
… pop down with a picnic and enjoy the spectacle. I’m deposited outside York railway station… continue reading »
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This is a rather small nightclub at the tail end of a variety of drinking holes which are better known as the "Micklegate Run." It is popular amongst both those who love 70s nostalgia as well as those who actually remember the... more
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This is an upbeat, sophisticated nightclub located in the center of York. A rocking dance floor, a busy bar and some of the best DJs in the region makes Tru one of the city's most popular watering holes. They offer regular mo... more
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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 ve... more
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Starting at the York Minster at 7:30p sharp, the equity-qualified guides of I English and A Baloney dare you to travel back into York's "blood-chilling" past. This company carry out their tours whatever the state of the weather... more
York Travel Experiences
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Oh the grand old duke of York, he had 10 000 men.
Hooray, hooray, I was seeing Moo today! My school friend, Keira (aka Moo) had left for Europe back in August and I hadn't seen her sin... Continue reading »
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English Town, Roman Wall, Viking Village
York had always appealed to me ever since reading about England many years ago. Rich in history, York has legacies from Roman, Viking, me... Continue reading »
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York: Roman Empire to the Age of Steam
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... Continue reading »
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York: Underwater
As it’s still quite early I decide to head back into York for a few hours. The weather has really brightened up and the sun is putting in... Continue reading »
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Historical York by Karsten
June 30, 2006York Do you like history? Are you the type of person that likes to know everything about history? Do you like seeing medieva... Continue reading »
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