The Roman Bath, St Sampsons Square
While the pub itself is relatively modern, it sits on the site of a Roman caldarium, or steam house. A small museum in the pub’s basement shows parts of the …
St Mary, Castlegate
The church dates back to roughly 1020. A dedication stone inside reads that the church was built by ‘Efrard & Grim & Aese’ – likely Viking patrons. The remains of …
St George’s Chapel, St George’s Field
The Knights Templar owned a quantity of land in Yorkshire, including a preceptory at Copmanthorpe just outside York. Within the city they leased an spur of land south of York …
York’s black cats
There are at least 23 statuettes of black cats in York, many to be found on walls, chimney pots and roofs. The fun lies in finding these elusive creatures, so …
The Hole in the Wall, High Petergate
A hidden dungeon was discovered in this pub in 1816, including chains and manacles. White mist has appeared in the bar, and ghostly men and women, perhaps the phantoms of …
Minster Library
The building, once a private chapel for the Archbishop’s use, was built in 1230. It only became a library in 1810. With its modern extension, it now houses roughly 120,000 …
York Arms, High Petergate
A grey lady haunts this city centre pub, possibly a medieval nun, and perhaps the same nun seen walking towards Bootham Bar. Like the Theatre Royal ghost, she was reportedly …
York Minster
York Minster is one of the greatest cathedrals in northern Europe, and part of a tradition of sanctity that stretches back to antiquity. The present building is located on the …
Minster undercroft and crypt
The Minster’s undercroft and crypt reveal much about its Norman legacy. The crypt, in particular, contains a number of carved capitals from the period, and a rich array of Norman …
Clifford’s Tower
Clifford’s Tower is a keep within the larger complex of York Castle. It is situated on top of an earthen mound, in typical Norman motte and bailey fashion. The original …