York In Pictures

This week involved a brief excursion to lovely York, where I managed to squeeze in some sightseeing amongst train cancellations and a pat-myself-on-the-back slice of cake. York is an amazing city and my photographs do not really do the place justice, but as they say that a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few of the marvellous things that can be found in York.

A view of York from the city wall.

One of the city bars (or gates) that punctuated the wall.

York’s castle, otherwise known as Clifford’s Tower.

The Shambles is one of the old streets of York and still retains some medieval timber-framed buildings.

It is thought that near this place Constantine the Great was declared Roman Emperor.

The West Front of York Minster.

The nave is one of the most substantial parts of St Mary’s Abbey still standing.

A monstrous capital from St Mary’s Abbey.

This little face was apparently meant to discourage monks from spending too much time in the Warming Room!

And finally no trip would be complete without finding at least a few medieval tiles.