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 Margaret, Walmgate
Six medieval churches were located in the Walmgate area, but now only two remain. The building dates from the 12th century, although the brick tower is 17th century. The Norman …
All Saints, North St
Founded in 1089, the church grew over subsequent centuries to include up to five altars in the church, but these were removed during the Reformation. The spire is 14th century. …
St Andrew, St Andrewgate
This simple church is located in what is now an affluent part of York, but in the 16th century it was a poor parish. Dating from the 1400s, the church …
St Martin Le Grande, Coney St
The earliest masonry is from 1080, though the church is thought to be older. The church was largely destroyed in a bombing raid on 29 April 1942, but the 15th …
Bowes Morrell House
The plan of this timber-framed L-shaped building, incorporating an open hall, is unique in York.
Dating from 1396, it is the only remaining building of four, built following the granting of a …
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 …
St Michael, Spurriergate
Now a café, the church was founded after the Norman Conquest. Its oldest features are the pillars that support the roof. The tower, lowered in the 1960s, is home to …
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 …