Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc., York

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At St. Mary's Abbey

The atmospheric ruins of St. Mary's are amongst my favourite sights in York. Located in the gardens of the Yorkshire museum, the ruins are only a small part of a once great medieval abbey, which was built as far back as 1080. The west wing of the Abbey is the most visible part of the ruins while parts of its Chapter House have been incorporated into the nearby museum.

Phone: +44 (01904) 687687

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: Yorkshire Museum Tip Rating:

Updated By barryg23

on February 19, 2006

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Yorkshire Museum

The Yorkshire Museum stands in the grounds of St. Mary's Abbey, just inside the town walls. This was my favourite museum in York and we spent an enjoyable couple of hours here escaping the rain and learning about the history of York.

The museum has impressive exhibits on the early history of York, in particular on Roman York. There is also good coverage of the Viking and the Anglo-Saxon periods, while a separate section shows remains of parts of St. Mary's Abbey. The star exhibit in the collection is the 15th Century Middleham Jewel, found as recently as 1985.

Entry to the museum costs 4 pounds for adults.

Phone: +44 (01904) 687687

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Updated By sabsi

on June 26, 2003

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St. Olave's Church

This church outside the museum gardens is dedicated to Olaf, patron saint of Norway. Olaf was converted to Christianity whilst in England fighting the Danes. He was king of Norway from 1016 to 1029.

The church used to be a monastery. When it got too small for the monks they used St. Mary's instead. You can see the ruins of St. Mary in the Museum Gardens still. This all took place in the 11th century. In the 15th century the church was rebuilt. Then in the 17th century during the civil war the roof of St. Olave was used as a gun platform in the siege of York. The church was heavily damaged so construction work started another time.

Website: http://www.stolave.org.uk

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: Ruins in York Tip Rating:

Updated By btex

on September 30, 2002

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There are many ruins in York - especially in the area of the Yorkshire Museum. The ruins of St. Mary's Abbey - once an influential monastery - it was founded in 1088. The ruins can be found on the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Museum Gardens. Only two sides of the abbey remain...but they're still pretty sturdy. Nearby, you can find the Pilgrims' Hospitium, the West Gate and the King's Manor.
Also, Roman ruins can be found near St. Mary's. The picture shows the Multi-angular Tower - constucted around 300 A.D. as part of the Roman walls which protected Old York. On the other side of the tower, there are some old Roman coffins on the ground. More ruins of the Roman wall are around here...it's actually a pretty creepy area...especially at sunset. http://www.britannia.com/tours/york/york21.html

Directions: near Yorkshire Museum and York Minster

Website: http://www.britannia.com/tours/york/york25.html

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: The Yorkshire Museum Tip Rating:

Updated By cheekymarieh

on January 12, 2003

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Yorkshire Museum

It is located within 10 acres of Museum Gardens. It contains Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking art galleries , as well as the £2.5 million Middleham Jewel, a gold amulet engraved with the Trinity and the nativity, and holding an enormous sapphire.

In the museum gardens, you will find peacocks wandering among the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, once the most influential Benedictine monastery in northern England. In the basement of the Yorkshire Museum there is an exhibition on what abbey life was like.

Phone: 01904 629745 Fax:01904 651221

Directions: Just across the road from Lendal Bridge (the Minster side) is the entrance to the Museum Gardens. The Museum is clearly signposted.

Website: www.york.yorkshire.museum

Other Contact: Open daily 10am - 5pm

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: The Yorkshire Museum and York... Tip Rating:

By aadil

on August 26, 2002

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The Yorkshire Museum and York Abbey ruins are set in 10 acres of gardens in the middle of the city.
The museum offers 2000 years of Yorkshire's fascinating heritage and has some of the finest archeological collections in Europe. The famous Middleham jewel is also on display along with a lot of artifacts belonging to the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Medieval times. The York Abbey ruins are also on the same premises and part of the ruins are preserved in the museum building. The York Observatory is also in the garden and houses a very beautiful working telescope of olden times (made by famous telescope maker T. Cooke & Sons).

Other Contact: Tel: (01904) 551800 Fax: (01904)

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: Art Gallery Tip Rating:

Updated By iandsmith

on December 26, 2005

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York's art gallery - it's
free

York Art Gallery re-opened in March 2005 following a 445,000 pounds refurbishment project with a new cafe and learning room called The Studio, thanks to generous support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other sponsors and donors.
The gallery's outstanding collection of British and European art spanning the last 600 years is now displayed in new themed areas under the headings of people, places, stories, devotion and morality. I do love that last one.
These themed areas also feature guest contemporary works, including video, photography, ceramics and painting, but one of the things I enjoy about the less well known galleries is they often have things you'd never see elsewhere.
An installation of dyed-black turkey feathers, called Flock, confirms my theory on this. Thinks "They'll be flocking in to see this".

Phone: +44 (01904) 687687

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: Yorkshire Museum Tip Rating:

Updated By sambarnett

on September 3, 2002

Although many of the exhibits here a geared towards children, the museum contains some excellent displays detailing Roman and Viking times, complete with coins, mosaics, clothings, jewelry, weapons and everyday items. Be sure to wander the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, just outside the museum, founded in 1088 and dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539.

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: the Yorkshire Museum. Tip Rating:

Updated By margaretvn

on April 27, 2008

The museum is set in a lovely garden in the middle of York and it shows you about 2000 years of Yorkshire history. There are archaelogical collections covering the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Medieval times.

Phone: 01904 551800

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	Yorkshire Musem, Gardens, Etc.: St. Mary's Abbey Tip Rating:

Updated By Taistealai

on August 24, 2002