Earlier today we hopped on a train to York which is, I suppose, what you might call Yorkshire’s ‘capital city’.
Coming out of the main railway station you’re greeted with the first remarkable site – a long stretch of the ancient city wall which dates, in part, from around 70AD. Another example lies just down the road in the gardens of the Yorkshire museum which you’ll find on your way into the centre of the city itself – the Multangular Tower, which although repurposed through the years, is mostly 2nd century in construction, dating from the period when the Emperor Septimus Severus reigned in Rome. Actually, given the ruined church and other military fortifications around it, the Museum Gardens are a lovely introduction to the place…
Wandering around we also came across the Medieval ‘Shambles’, still a major shopping thoroughfare through the city, and of course took in the site of the magnificent York Minster, which dates from the 14th century. Unfortunately we weren’t allowed inside today so you’ll have to make do with the snaps I took outside, on what was a very bright but rather cold Yorkshire day!
There are lots of other things to see and do in and around the city – for a rather modestly sized place it has more than its fair share of museums, cafes and restaurants and chic boutiques, and although we only spent the day here I think two days would give you the opportunity to take all of it in. You can check out the remainder of my photographs of the trip here, and of course plan your own visit by going to the Yorkshire Tourist Board official site and having a look around.
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