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Upper Poppleton is a village on the western edge of York by the River Ouse. The village has the distinction of being named in the Domesday Book, a survey that was completed for William I in 1086. Although you may visit Upper Po... more

This is the most famous street in York and the only one to be listed in the Doomsday book. It's quaint and very picturesque with its narrow cobbled streets and the timbered shops leaning so close they nearly touch each other. I... more

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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… to the York Minster. The Minster is the largest gothic cathedral located in Northern Europe… continue reading »

York's annual floods have ensured the infamy of the King's Arms, appearing as it does on the local news every time, with tedious predictability. It must be a nightmare to insure. Maybe that's why the furniture inside is a tad t... more

This is a traditional York pub with friendly and helpful staff. It is the oldest building in the city to hold a license, dating back to the 15th century. Obviously, very little has changed over the past six hundred years. The c... more

In the vicinity of the York Minster, you will find a Roman Column standing like a sentinel lost in time. It marks the place where Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in York and is the only surviving column of the original 36 th... more

Bootham Bar is one of four main entrances to the city of York. It is the defensive bastion for the northern entrance or gateway and stands on the site of the old Roman fortress. It is also the oldest gateway of the four, with s... more

Lady Row is situated on Goodramgate and consists of a row of picturesque cottages built by the wealthy merchant Thomas Langtoft in 1316. The cottages are said to be the oldest surviving row of houses in York—and they certainly... more

The Multangular Tower is an imposing 10-sided tower that was once a part of the old Roman fortress. It can be found in the grounds of the beautiful Museum Gardens and stands alongside an original Roman stretch of wall, which is... more