York is a beautiful city with a fascinating history spanning almost 2,000 years. It has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in England.
This website provides brief illustrated introductions to a wide range of 'free-to-view' and 'not-for-profit' sightseeing locations in the heart of the city.
To whet your appetite, the slideshow below covers a few of the highlights.
This website's content can be accessed in a number of different ways (to suit individual needs and priorities).
- All of the site's core content can be accessed via the three main menu options:
Illustrated introductions to selected locations displayed in a simple 'paged' format. This is the quickest way to 'browse' the places.
A single-page 'app' with place-related content accessed via a set of markers displayed on maps and aerial imagery.
As the title suggests, this section provides brief introductions to a small set of background articles.
- To aid comparison and assist anyone planning a real-world visit, all of the locations have been classified with a star rating, a zone and at least one place type.
- If you are interested in a specific location or topic, the site index or search features will help you to quickly find all potentially relevant content.
I hope that you enjoy your visit to York illustrated and the historic City of York.