Bootham Bar
Bootham is a continuation of Petergate outside the city walls. There has been a gateway here for nearly 2000 years and Bootham Bar stands on the site of the western …
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 …
Hornpot Lane
Like Nether Hornpot Lane, the name of this snickelway relates to York’s horn-making industry. The alley leads to the secluded city-centre church of the Holy Trinity.
Nether Hornpot Lane
The name relates to the area of York in which its medieval horn-making industry was based – approximately behind Swinegate to Petergate.
Hole-in-the-Wall
Beside the pub of the same name, this is York’s shortest snickelway. It connects High Petergate to Precentor’s Court, which provides excellent views of the Minster’s west front.
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 …