York
York Minster – originally a wooden structure built in the 7th-century, York minster is now a huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral (one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe). It has medieval stained glass and 2 functioning bell towers. More of its history as well as pics of its interior can be found here.
The streets of York – a rather cold, wet and windy day.
The Hole in the Wall Pub – where we had giant Yorkshire Puddings for lunch the last time we were here (2010). Of course, closed due to COVID – pity as a Yorkshire pud would have gone down well.
T’ trouble about doing nowt is … yer can’t tek time off!
T’ world’s biggest underdeveloped territory lies under thee hat!
The Shambles – I’ve been to York four or five times now – never seen the Shambles empty. Weirdly there were more food stalls and cafes open for take aways in York than anywhere we’ve been, but the streets were the most deserted.
Cliffords Tower – Clifford’s Tower is one of the best-loved landmarks in York. It is the largest remaining part of York Castle, once the centre of government for the north of England. The 11th-century timber tower on top of the earth mound was burned down in 1190, after York’s Jewish community, some 150 strong, was besieged here by a mob and committed mass suicide. The present 13th-century stone tower was probably used as a treasury and later as a prison (english-heritage.org.uk).
When the hoomans are away, the geese/ducks/feathered, web-footed animals play.
Modern-day Viking:
5 Comments
Audrey
Love the photos and commentary of York, even on a rainy, deserted day! Maddy would have loved that meringue Jarrah 🙂 Keep warm and dry!! Love, Audrey
Diane Cooper
Gorgeous streetscapes and architecture! Love these pics! Although the weather looks rather like our winter weather here!
Lynda
Another beautiful town, such a pity everything is closed. That meringue looked delicious Jarrah.
Patricia Forner
York is gorgeous, even under grey skies. Thank you and Jarrah for keeping me happy and occupied walking through the English countryside as well as the narrow lanes and alleys of York, while the world rages with Covid 19 outside our doors. Gee, I would love to have some Yorkshire pudding as well! Looking forward to more beauty and more description and history. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You are amazing Jarrah with all your technological skills.
Barb
Loving the history of the area … and the thought that a Jarrah loves NZ pav 🤪