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An introduction to York's historic defences The historic defences form a key attraction for most first-time visitors to York. A stroll along at least part of the wall-top walkway is highly recommended. Read more
Giving directions before the advent of standardised addresses The display of three-dimensional signs outside commercial premises became common in English towns and cities during the Middle Ages. This article explains why. Read more
The design and construction of Skeldergate Bridge, York Transcriptions of contemporary accounts relating to the design, construction and operation of Skeldergate Bridge. Read more

Gazetteer Entry
American Indian Carving The painted wooden carving known locally as 'the American Indian' was originally created to identify and promote a tobacconist's business at 76 Low Petergate. Read more
Anne Middleton's Hospital Anne Middleton's Hospital was constructed in 1827–9 as an almshouse to provide sheltered accomodation for the widows of up to 20 freemen of the city of York. Read more
Arcade of former Archbishops' Palace aka the Kohima Memorial This attractive magnesian limestone wall in Dean's Park once formed part of an arcade associated with the 12th century palace used by the Archbishops of York. Read more
Artist's Garden The Artist's Garden is a pleasant outdoor space designed specifically to display temporary art installations and to host occassion outdoor arts events. Read more
Assize Courts Building (now York Crown Court) York Castle has been used to dispense 'justice' for almost 1,000 years. The Assize Courts Building in the inner-bailey was constructed between 1773 and 1777. Read more
Barker Tower (aka North Street Postern Tower) Barker Tower was built during the mid-14th century. The Leonard's Landing ferrymen lived here until 1863. Since then it has been a mortuary, storeroom and cafe (although not all at the same time). Read more
Bile Beans Ghost Sign The intriguing advertisement for "Bile Beans" is a 'ghost sign' on the side wall of a house at the junction of Lord Mayor's Walk and Monkgate, near Monk Bar. Read more
Bishophill Community Garden Bishophill Community Garden is a small area of greenspace within the churchyard of St Mary Bishophill Senior (York). The church was demolished in 1963. Read more
Blue Bridge This manually-operated double-leaf bascule footbridge carries the riverside path across Browney Dyke (a section of the Foss Navigation near the River Ouse). Read more
Carr's Lane The steep gradient, cobble and flagstone road surface and high retaining walls give Carr's Lane an interesting and distinctive character. Read more
Castle Mills Bridge Castle Mills Bridge was built in 1955 and 1956 to carry Tower Street (part of York's Inner Ring Road) across the River Foss (aka the Foss Navigation). Read more
Castle Mills Lock Castle Mills Lock is 34 metres long x 6 metres wide. It was built in 1796, widened in 1889 and is now the only operational lock on the Foss Navigation. Read more
College Green Sundial The centre-piece of College Green is a circular stone seat with a fluted Doric column rising through the centre, topped by a cubical sundial. Read more
College Street and College Green College Street is named after St William’s College on the northeast side. The creation of College Green has opened-up a lovely view of the Minster's East Front. Read more
Coppergate Walk and St Mary's Square Coppergate Walk and St Mary's Square are relatively recent additions to the city's modern shopping area, opening to the public in 1984. Read more
Cross-sections through Defensive Bank (Rampart) This set of four of cross-sections through the ramparts show how this section of the city's defences evolved over a period of more than thirteen centuries. Read more
Cumberland House Cumberland House is the oldest surviving commercial riverside building in York. It was built circa 1710 by William Cornwell as his townhouse and warehouse. Read more
Dean's Park Dean's Park is part of the Minster Close. For centuries the area was the residence of the Archbishop of York, but it is now managed as a delightful public park. Read more
Deanery The Deanery is the private residence of the Dean of York Minster. The Dean is responsible for the day to day running of the Minster. Read more
Debtors' Prison Building (originally the County Gaol) The Debtors' Prison was built in the attractive 'English Baroque' style between 1701 and 1705. Originally the County Gaol, it is now part of York Castle Museum. Read more
Edible Wood The Edible Wood is a small publicly accessible (wheelchair-friendly) garden dedicated to plants containing at least one edible component. Read more

C: Brief introduction

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Article

An introduction to York's historic defences

Giving directions before the advent of standardised addresses

The design and construction of Skeldergate Bridge, York

Gazetteer Entry

American Indian Carving

Anne Middleton's Hospital

Arcade of former Archbishops' Palace aka the Kohima Memorial

Artist's Garden

Assize Courts Building (now York Crown Court)

Barker Tower (aka North Street Postern Tower)

Bile Beans Ghost Sign

Bishophill Community Garden

Blue Bridge

Carr's Lane

Castle Mills Bridge

Castle Mills Lock

College Green Sundial

College Street and College Green

Coppergate Walk and St Mary's Square

Cross-sections through Defensive Bank (Rampart)

Cumberland House

Dean's Park

Deanery

Debtors' Prison Building (originally the County Gaol)

Edible Wood

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