History
of York - this website,
initiated by the York Museums Trust, provides an excellent
introduction and background to the key historic buildings
in York. Follow one of the "trails" described on the site
to find some of York's gems.
York
Minster -
the largest medieval church in Northern Europe, with a wealth
of Stained Glass. The Minster is on a historic site that dates
back to Roman times.
The
Bar Walls - the finest remaining circuit of medieval
walls in England, built during the 13th and 14th century and
standing two miles in length. Set in the walls is the Micklegate
Bar Museum
The
Shambles - one of the best preserved medieval streets
in Europe.
The
Guildhall - dates from the 15th century - restored
after the War.
Mansion
House - built in 1725-30 as the official home of the
Lord Mayor.
And of course,
our historic City Walls - check out the City of York Council's Guided
Tour of the Walls
An
excellent guide to York's historic buildings is "Buildings of England - Yorkshire:
York and the East Riding" by Nikolaus Pevsner. You can buy it
on-line from Amazon through our Bookshop
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