York is a city located in Yorkshire in England. It's a popular city with tourists from around the world because of its cultural aspects, rich history and unique architecture. Cobbled streets, houses and shops of centuries ago are commonplace and visitors are often seen taking photographs trying to capture the natural charm of the city.
Jorvik Museum
The Jorvik Viking Centre is history in action. Firstly it is built on a site where archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman town that existed 1000 years ago. The museum itself takes every care to recreate an authentic atmosphere of the Viking city from displays of workmen in their daily Viking life right down to the detail of cesspit smells and cooking.
Yorkshire museum
Yorkshire museum contains a collection of archaeological and geological pieces. The Roman mosaic floor is genuine with a medieval shrine and holds film shows in the auditorium. The museum also has gardens where you can explore the ruins of St Mary's and the history behind the multi-angular tower.
York minster
York minster is not only a beautiful place of worship but a fascinating place to visit. It has seen many transformations starting life as a simple Anglo Saxon church made of wood to the inspiring structure we see today. Like most of York's architecture, history is kept alive within its walls. The foundation of Roman buildings belonging to Emperor Constantine is on view from the central tower, while the tower top gives visitors views across the city. The minster's library holds a large collection of books some old and very rare. For a real feel of the beauty of York minster visit York Minster virtual tour.
The York Dungeon
The York Dungeon reflects the life of 16th and 17th centuries in horrifying detail. Using state of the art effects you can see witches burned alive, Guy Fawkes torture show and the Highwayman from Hell show based on the tale of Dick Turpin.
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum where the theme is transport of days gone. You can see a replica of Stephenson’s Rocket and a live demonstration of the turntable and Winding Engine. The museum is an education in engineering history with science shows, tales, educational talks and exhibitions.
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum takes you into a lifelike world of Victoria Britain. It has a recreated a street where you can take a stroll to see and hear exactly what life was like back then. Victorian shops are on view with goods on display. The museum holds the largest collection of costumes in Britain with shoes dating back to 1850s along with textiles and garments and other fascinating collections surrounding the military, social history and home-made goods. The museum also poses the question Dick Turpin hero or villain?
Clifford’s Tower
Clifford’s Tower with its’ views of the city and surrounding countryside was built by William the Conqueror to symbolise the powerful English medieval kings. It was rebuilt by King Henry III when the original structure was burned down by northern rebels. The name Clifford came about because of an execution. Roger de Clifford was tried for treason against Edward II and subsequently hung in chains from the Tower’s walls.
Barley Hall
Barley Hall is a less well known attraction but equally as fascinating. It was luckily discovered when an office block due for demolition exposed a medieval house behind its modern renovations. Today its restoration gives visitors chance to experience a true medieval home.
York truly is a paradise for history enthusiasts and students with its unique architecture, museums, sights, stories and even a few reported ghost sightings.
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