Places (Gazetteer)

The grade II listed red-brick building known as 'River House' was built in 1868 as club rooms and offices for 'The Yorkshire Club'. It had its own boathouse.

This steel-framed, timber-decked terrace and viewpoint was constructed in 2000 to open-up a previously inaccessible section of the River Ouse in the heart of the city centre.

In 1874-6, two sets of archways were inserted into the city wall to provide pedestrian and road access between the city centre and the new railway station.

This stone column from the 4th century Roman principia (headquarters building) was found in 1969 during excavations beneath the south transept of York Minster.

Rowntree Park is one of the city's hidden gems. Its facilities include wide-open green space, an ornamental lake, an exciting children's playground and a cafe.

The bridge was built in 1845 by the York and North Midland Railway Company to carry the York-Malton-Scarborough line across the River Ouse. The stone abutments and central pier were part of the original bridge, but the bridge deck has been replaced twice.

The Shambles is York's iconic medieval street. It gains much of its charm and character from the higgledy-piggledy arrangement of its historic buildings.

These conveniences tend to be busy as they serve the heart of the city centre including the Newgate Market, the Shambles, Parliament Street and Low Petergate.

Skeldergate Bridge was built in 1878-1880. It replaced a ferry that had carried people and small cargoes across the river since at least 1541. The decommissioned lifting section allowed tall ships to access the wharves and warehouses further upriver.

This octagonal stone tower was constructed in 1878 when the adjacent section of York's City Wall was demolished to facilitate construction of Skeldergate Bridge.

The South African War Memorial was installed in Duncombe Place in 1905 to commemorate the citizens of York who lost their lives during the Boer War (1899–1902).

The South Esplanade is a short, virtually traffic-free street on the north-eastern bank of the River Ouse between Tower Gardens and the King's Staith.

The York Conservation Trust created St Anthony’s Garden in February 2006 by converting a former school playground into a delightful public space with seating.

St Crux Parish Room was built in 1888 using reclaimed materials from the 15th century church of the same name that previously occupied the site. An earlier church on the same site was mentioned in the Domesday Book.

St Denys Church (Grade I listed) is one of the oldest churches in York city centre. It has links to the Fishmongers' Guild and the powerful Percy family.

These quiet conveniences primarily serve the car-park, but they are relatively close to the New Walk (handy to note if you are using the riverside path).

The square was created in 1745 by relocating the graveyard of St Helen’s Church. It contains some of the finest 18th, 19th and 20th century buildings in York.

These conveniences serve the north western side of the city centre. They tend to be busy as they lie between York Minster and Museum Gardens / Exhibition Square.
 

The Priory of St Leonard had one of the largest hospitals in medieval England. The 13th century remains include the water gate and part of the infirmary.

The external arch and adjoining side-walls are all that remains of the main gatehouse of St Mary's Abbey. The arch has been dated to the late 12th century.

The Benedictine abbey of St Mary's was founded by King William II in 1088. The ruins visible today date from a re-build between 1271 and 1294.

This two-storey wall is believed to have formed part of the watergate for St Mary's Abbey

St Mary's Tower was built circa 1324. It was damaged during the Civil War, then partially repaired. The damage and the repairs are still evident today.

The church of St Michael-le-Belfry dates from 1525-37, although the west front was rebuilt in 1867. Guy Fawkes was baptised here on 16 April 1570.