Franciscan Friary
The friary of York’s Franciscan monks, or Grey Friars, was located here, possibly adjacent to Knights Templar land. Founded in approx. 1230, only a stretch of precinct wall now remains. …
Fishergate Bar
This is one of the secondary gateways into the city. First recorded in 1315, the present gate was erected in 1487, by the authority of Mayor of York William Todd.
23 Stonegate
This fine pillar-lined alley leads to the premises of the York Medical Society.
Chapter House Street
This ancient cobbled street begins at Minster Yard and passes the Treasurer’s House and Grays Court, before bearing right to connect with Goodramgate.
52 Goodramgate
This is covered alleyway leading to private residences and businesses. An interesting kangaroo freize can be seen near the entrance.
Powell’s Yard
A snickelway next to the inn of the same name, it runs from Goodramgate to private residences and a record shop.
Black Horse Passage
A rather unlovely alleyway, with Straker’s Passage it connects Stonebow to Fossgate.
Spen Lane
This short alleyway passes behind St Andrew’s Church, connecting Spen Lane with St Andrewgate.
Church Lane
This alley, connecting Bridge Street with Spurriergate, runs along the back of St Michael’s church and opens into a courtyard.
Monk Bar Court
This snickelway is a cul-de-sac, accessible from Goodramgate, just before Monk Bar. It leads to a series of private dwellings.
The Norman House Snickelway
Often locked, this alley off Stonegate leads to a courtyard in which the ruins of the Norman House are to be found.
King’s Manor Snickelway
A long snickelway runs along the side of King’s Manor, connecting the Museum Gardens with St Leonard’s Place.