Sunday, August 31, 2008

York

I went to York on Sunday, about two hours north of London. I went to York years ago with Jessie, so enjoyed going back. The settlement in York goes back to Roman times.


A view of the York Minister
Another view
A closeup of the Minster
A view of one of the gargoyles
A view of the remains of the Norman castle

View of ruins of a fort

Remains of the St Mary Abbey
The Hospitum- oldest timber framed building in York
The Treasurer's House-dating from the 14th century

View of the Shambles, dating from Tudor times
The "Culpeper" shop- sells herbal stuff
View of the river