Places (Gazetteer)

Lendal Boatyard is now the operating base for the city's commercial tour boats, but the site originally provided moorings for water-born visitors to River House.

Lendal Bridge offers superb views along the River Ouse. It was built to link York's commercial district with the railway station and it opened in 1863.

This attractive little building was constructed circa 1920 by York Corporation to house an electricity sub-station. It was converted for commercial use in 2010.

When Lendal Tower was built in the early 14th century, it was a small drum tower (similar to Barker Tower, on the opposite bank of the river).

Little Shambles links the Shambles with Newgate Market. Narrow streets and jettied, timber-framed buildings give the area a 'medieval' character.

Petergate is named after York Minster, which is dedicated to St Peter. The first recorded use of the names High Petergate and Low Petergate dates from 1736.

If you're doing the city's famous Wall Walk with young children, the small but well equipped children's playground on Lower Priory Street may be worth a short diversion

This attractive building is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. Built between 1725-1733, it is the oldest surviving mayoral residence in England.

No. 35 Shambles is a chapel and shrine dedicated to Margaret Clitherow, a devout Roman Catholic who was crushed to death in 1586 for hiding a Jesuit priest.

As part of the never-ending process of repairing York Minster, stonemasons use the Mason's Lodge to carve replacements for damaged and weathered stonework.

This picturesque guildhall is set in a peaceful small garden beside the River Foss. It was built in 14th century by the Company of Merchant Adventurers.

The mermaid on the corner post of number 13 Stonegate is believed to have been carved as a ship’s figurehead in the mid to late 17th century.

Micklegate links Micklegate Bar with the city centre via Ouse Bridge. The blend of medieval, Georgian and more recent buildings create a unique atmosphere.

Micklegate Bar is the grand ceremonial entrance to the city of York. It has protected and controlled the city's southwestern approaches since the 12th century.

York's Millennium Bridge is a combination of footpath, cycle-route, bench-seat, viewpoint and sculpture that spans the River Ouse close to Rowntree Park.

This carving of Minerva with books, owl and theatrical mask was installed in 1801 to promote a bookshop on the corner of High Petergate and Minster Gates.

The Minster Gatehouse straddles the original alignment of College Street. The gates controlled access to the precinct of York Minster from Goodramgate.

The Grade I Listed Minster Library building in Dean's Park incorporates the remains of the 13th century chapel of the Medieval palace of the Archbishop of York.

Minster Yard (north) is a relatively quiet street within the Liberty of St Peter, to the north of York Minster and the Dean's Park.

Minster Yard (south) is a pleasant and popular pedestrianised street adjacent to the south transept of York Minster, within the Liberty of St Peter.

Monk Bar is the tallest and strongest of the York's four main gateways. It was built in the 14th - 15th centuries to protect the city's northeastern approaches.

The Grade I listed Multangular Tower incorporates the base of the second century* western angle tower of the Roman legionary fortress of Eboracum.

Museum Gardens is a beautiful park set within the walls of the ruined St Mary's Abbey, right next to the city centre. It is perfect for a peaceful walk/picnic.

The drinking fountain between Museum Gardens and Museum Street was installed in 1880 to provide York citizens with a convenient source of clean water.