York: A City Steeped In
History
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Often described as the
"last English city", York is one of Britain's most beautiful
and historic towns, popular with tourists from around the country and
overseas. Located in North Yorkshire, at the intersection of the Rivers
Ouse and Foss, the City of York is traditionally located in a small
area contained within the city walls, with the surrounding areas known
as the Ainstay. The modern city of York, however, is much larger and
contains many historic sites that are sure to interest visitors of all
ages.
Perhaps
York's most famous landmark is York Minster, the largest Gothic
cathedral in Northern Europe. As the seat of the Archbishop of York,
the cathedral still maintains important significance for the Church of
England, but is just as widely seen as one of the best examples of
medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Britain. Located in the centre
of York's medieval walls, York Minster provides a guiding landmark for
both residents and visitors and offers a staggering reminder of the
city's religious and historical significance.
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The
Shambles, a narrow medieval street, is another popular area of York.
Strewn with tiny shops, tea rooms and small boutiques, the Shambles also
represents an important era in York's history. Upon closer look, the
shops along the Shambles possess hooks from which butchers used to hang
meat. Furthermore, the street's charm is added to by the fact that it
contains the house of Margaret Clitherow, a martyred saint of the Roman
Catholic Church who is sometimes known as "the Pearl of York",
thus entrenching the street firmly in the context of York's turbulent
past.
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If you're planning to visit
York, you'll also find a range of museums and galleries to visit. One
of York's most famous tourist attractions is the National Railway
Museum, run by the National Museum of Science and Industry. The
National Railway Museum is home to a vast array of historical transport
material and boasts the largest collection of railway automotives in
the world. Other attractions include the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens,
Richard III Museum and the York Dungeon.
When
planning your stay in York, you're sure to find a range of hotels in
York that are centrally located, so you'll be able to access the city's
most popular and best-known hotspots quickly and easily. What's more,
York is home to some of Yorkshire's best pubs - so, after a hard day's
sightseeing, you know you can look forward to an enjoyable evening of
merry-making as well!
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About
the Author: Author of the article is Andrew Regan. For further
information check these hotels in York.
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