The historical City of York has many attractions, here are some photos taken of only a few. York official visitors website provides lots of information about York, it's history and attractions.
18/04/03

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  Early start

  The Kings Arms on the bank of the river Ouse

The narrow street of The Shambles

  The Shambles

  York Minster

St. Williams College, College Street

  At the back of the Minster, the medieval wall you can see is a war memorial
unveiled by the Queen Mother to the 2nd Division on 24th June 1987.

York Minster

Inside the Minster

  The pulpitum divides the Choir from the rest of the Minster.

Near this place Constantine the Great 274-337,
was proclaimed Roman Emperor in 306.

Cruising on the river, the Ouse Bridge in the background

One of the medieval gates in York is Micklegate Bar,
the gateway provides access to the city walls.
Once used to display the severed heads of traitors.

Walking along the city wall.
The walls were first built in Roman times AD 71.

Looking back along the wall and a view of the War Memorial, on the left.

River Ouse seen from Lendal Bridge

The ruins of St. Mary's Abbey in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum

Clifford's Tower the last remaining part of York Castle.

Looking down inside from the top

One of the excellent views from the top

View of the York Castle Museum seen from Clifford's Tower

Still a firm favourite for touring the City of York

One last look

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