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Gazetteer Entry
Esplanade / Dame Judi Dench Walk The Esplanade was constructed in 1842 to reduce flooding in Museum Gardens and to provide a pleasant riverside walk. It was re-named Dame Judi Dench Walk in 2000. Read more
Exhibition Square This pleasant public space was created in 1879 to provide an attractive setting for the city's new art gallery. The garden was replaced with a fountain in 1972. Read more
Eye of York The 'Eye of York' is a small oval of grass in the middle of York Castle's inner bailey. It was previously known as 'Castle Yard', then the 'Eye of the Ridings'. Read more
Female Prison Building The central section of York's Female Prison was built between 1780 and 1783. The two wings were added in 1802. The podium and steps were added circa 1820-1850. Read more
Fishergate Bar Fishergate Bar was once a very important gateway and it would have been a much grander structure than the simple set of openings that we see today. Read more
Foss Barrier The Foss Barrier forms a key part of the city's flood defences. It allows the River Foss and neighbouring low-lying areas to be isolated from the River Ouse. Read more
Foss Basin Foss Basin (also known as Castle Mills Lock Basin) lies on the River Foss between the Foss Barrier and Castle Mills Lock. Read more
Foss Bridge This attractive single arch (Grade II listed) structure was built in 1811-1812. The 'heritage style' lamp standards were installed in 1975. Read more
Fulford Ordnance Wharf and Military Tramway System The wharf and 18-inch guage tramway system were constructed in 1878 to serve a complex of military stores and workshops associated with Fulford Barracks. Read more
Historic Latrines Between tower 31 and the site of tower 30, a pair of historic latrines (toilets / urinals) have been set into the City Walls beside the wall-top walkway. Read more
Holy Bible 1682 Carved Wooden Sign For almost 200 years, this carved wooden sign above the doorway of 35 Stonegate advertised a series of book-related businesses known as "The Sign of the Bible". Read more
Horse Repository Building This attractive facade on Tanner's Moat, with its gothic arches and contrasting brickwork, is all that remains of what was once the city's premiere horse hotel. Read more
Hospitium The Grade II listed Hospitium was probably built as a guest house for pilgrims visiting St Mary's Abbey. The oldest parts are 14th-15th century. Read more
Ice House The Ice House is partially buried within the rampart (earth bank) beside the northern section of York's City Wall. Most visitors see it from the Wall Walk. Read more
Jewish Massacre Memorial A plaque commemorating the Jewish population of York who died in 1190 during a period of civil disorder that has become known as 'the Massacre of the Jews'. Read more
Leeman Road War Memorial Garden This small formal garden between Leeman Road and the River Ouse was created to provide a pleasant contemplative setting for the city's main war memorial. Read more
Lendal Bridge 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. Read more
Lendal Bridge Sub-Station 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. Read more
Lendal Tower 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). Read more
Mason's Lodge 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. Read more
Merchant Adventurers' Hall 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. Read more
Mermaid Figurehead 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. Read more
Micklegate Micklegate links Micklegate Bar with the city centre via Ouse Bridge. The blend of medieval, Georgian and more recent buildings create a unique atmosphere. Read more
Millennium Bridge 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. Read more

C: Brief introduction

Content classified with this Post Type

Gazetteer Entry

Esplanade / Dame Judi Dench Walk

Exhibition Square

Eye of York

Female Prison Building

Fishergate Bar

Foss Barrier

Foss Basin

Foss Bridge

Fulford Ordnance Wharf and Military Tramway System

Historic Latrines

Holy Bible 1682 Carved Wooden Sign

Horse Repository Building

Hospitium

Ice House

Jewish Massacre Memorial

Leeman Road War Memorial Garden

Lendal Bridge

Lendal Bridge Sub-Station

Lendal Tower

Mason's Lodge

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Mermaid Figurehead

Micklegate

Millennium Bridge

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