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Discovering Hidden York
I had half a day to spare in York and decided to set myself the challenge of seeing something new. A tall order, perhaps, as
18 January 2019 7 Comments
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The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall And The Guilds Of York
As in many European cities, the social and commercial life of medieval York was dominated by the trade guilds. And in many ways they are
4 May 2018 6 Comments
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Exploring Roman York
York is better known as a medieval city than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important Roman town. I set out
27 April 2018 8 Comments
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Reliving Medieval History At Mount Grace Priory, Yorkshire
At first sight, Mount Grace Priory looks more like a Jacobean house than a medieval monastery. You approach a grand façade with a formal stepped
26 January 2018 8 Comments
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Walking Into The Past At Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Visiting Fountains Abbey is like peeling away layers of history. Are you exploring the 12th century Cistercian Abbey that became the wealthiest foundation in Europe,
28 September 2017 No Comments
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The Dalby Turf Maze, Yorkshire: City Of Troy
The Dalby Turf Maze, also known as the City of Troy, may be one of the oldest turf mazes in England. Or it could be
17 June 2016 4 Comments
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Rivers And Waterfalls: Hiking The Yorkshire Dales Way
It rained much of the way, we got lost once or twice and my boot got stuck in the mud. But none of this mattered.
21 October 2015 No Comments
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