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 …
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.
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 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 …
Roman column
Located just to the south of York Minster, this Roman column once stood within the great hall of the headquarters of the Sixth Legion, inside the walls of the Roman …