York, England
Historic Sites & Landmarks in York, England
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York Minster
York, England
1220-1472
The largest cathedral in England, York Minster incorporates all the stages of English Gothic architecture and contains an impressive collection of medieval stained glass - its largest window is the size of a tennis court.
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Clifford's Tower
York, England
1245-72
Clifford's Tower is a 13th-century fortification atop a small grassy hill, built for King Henry III on the site of William the Conqueror's wooden keep. Fine views of York can be had from the top.
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Castle Museum
York, England
At the south end of the walled city of York, next to Cliffords Tower, the Castle Museum is housed in two 18C prison buildings. It contains a recreated Victorian street complete with shops, the prison, and other exhibits.
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Lendal Tower
York, England
Overlooking the River Ouse at the north end of Lendal Bridge, Lendal Tower was built around 1300 as part of York's fortifications.
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Margaret Clitherow House and Shrine
England
A tiny medieval house on the Shambles in York, the Shrine of Margaret Clitherow is dedicated to a Catholic housewife who died as a martyr in 1586.
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St. Mary's Abbey
England
This picturesque ruined medieval abbey in the gardens of the Yorkshire Museum is the legendary home of Friar Tuck.
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Garden Wall and Gates c. 25 M SE of John Burrill Homes
York, England
Walls, railings, gate and gate piers forming south-eastern boundary of the garden of the John Burrill Homes (qqv). 1925-31. By Ward and Leckenby.
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Aldersyde and Attached Conservatory
York, England
House now flats and attached conservatory. 1895-96, converted mid C20. Designed by A J Penty , of Penty & Penty , for the miller Ernest Leetham. Red brick with ashlar dressings, timber-framed upper floors with rough-cast and brick nogging.
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