Friday, August 22, 2014

York - Historic Walled City

York, England, is a historic walled city with a rich heritage. It was founded by Romans in 71 AD. In the middle ages, it grew as a major wool trading center.

York Minster is a cathedral and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. It is the most prominent historic attraction of the city.

The Shambles is an old street with overhanging timber-framed buildings, some dating back as far as the 14th century.

York is also famous for its medieval city walls.






 



 

St Martin is one of the Medieval parish churches.
 
York had about forty five of them in 1300.