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If you're looking for a slightly different experience, this is a place I can recommend. If you've been overwhelmed by the overkill splendour of the Minster then this is about as opposite as it can get.
Holy Trinity is located just off Goodramgate, in the north of old York. This quiet church is primarily 15th century but most of the exterior dates from the 17th and 18th centuries. The interior is simple (as shown in pic 2), verging on plain, but is notable for its irregular 17th century box pews, and some fine medieval stained glass.
You might also note while inside a channel carved from the quoir to the altar. This is so the conductor could see and take his cue from the priest.
The churchyard is a lovely oasis, where locals sit and eat their lunches in peace, just yards from busy shoppers in Goodramgate. Leave a Comment Directions: Just off Goodramgate
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Ogleforth is on the route route from Monk Bar to York Minster. The street is thought to be a Sacandinavian name which means the ford haunted by an owl. It may alternatively have belonged to someone called Ugel.
As another alternative, according to Dave, it could have meant, as it was used at the time, as an open sewer.
There are some Georgian buildings in the street. Should you wish to see some streets as they originally appeared you could do worse than check out the Castle Folk Museum where you can enjoy everything without having to worry about the weather. They even have a hansom cab travelling down a cobbled street for authenticity. Leave a Comment
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Classified as York's "hidden gem", the Mansion House is a standout when you're going past St. Helen's Square.
It's still the official residence of York's Lord Mayors and the colourful Palladian facade hides and impressive collection of civic silver, paintings and furniture unequalled by any provincial city in the country. Leave a Comment Address: The Guildhall, St. Helen's SquarePhone: 01904 551049Website: civicenquiries@york.gov.uk
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Yes, well we know all that. Around the city on your tour you will see references to the Roman presence on plaques such as you see here.
At times you have to use your imagination more than a little with the original Roman street now almost overpowered and swamped by "modern" architecture but, at other times some of the presence is clear to see.
What's not immediately clear is just how significant their presence was. No fewer than five rulers made it to York and, surprisingly to me at least, one died here and another was proclaimed emperor here.
The famous travelling Hadrian was the first but Septimus Serverus had to come across the channel to quell the insurgency from up north. Thinking he had settled the matter he then repaired to York but the northern tribes opened up again and, the toll on his health was such that Serverus died here.
Caracalla and Constantius put in an appearance before one of the greatest, appropriately named Constantine the Great and ultimately responsible for the Holy Roman Empire, was proclaimed emperor in this very town. Leave a Comment
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This colourful character really earned his quid. I was fascinated by these entertainers. They completely paint themselves and their clothes, shape their accessories and stand completely still! Remarkable how they can transform themselves into a real like statue.
They obviously go to great lengths with their costumes and can be quite deceiving!
I'd hate to see what happens in a downpour though. Leave a Comment
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This clock, should you see it, has a statue of an admiral on top of it. This statue was designed to follow the sun but, according to Dave, it hasn't worked for a few years. Having spent the majority of our first two weeks with umbrellas in hand, I could totally relate to the admiral's problem. Leave a Comment
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The first shot is of a shop I never expected. They sell buttons, which is just as well, because Duttons for Buttons has over 16,000 different types. You can mail order from them, well, their Harrogate store anyway. Amazing.
The Lowther (2nd pic) is a pub serving a variety of beers, wines and spirits as well as traditional pub grub. They also act as a bed and breakfast and have three guest rooms equipped with a television, shower and tea and coffee making facilities. Parking is available. Leave a Comment Address: 32 Coppergate, York (for Duttons)Directions: The Lowther is at 8 Cumberland Street
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Caroline Stuttle, just in her 20th year of life, was murdered. It hit home a little more to me perhaps because she was murdered in Australia, Bundaberg to be precise, while seeking the pleasures of life in a far off country. Probably killed by a transient drug addict seeking money. How tragic. Leave a Comment
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Peace and Quiet
take a river cruise, or a riverside walk
The river Ouse often floods. Leave a Comment Address: Along the river Ouse
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Just walk and explore - the city centre (inside the walls) is small and easily explored on foot.
Walk on the city walls
Don't miss the Minster! (including the undercroft and the climb up the tower!)
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