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Virtual Visit
This set of pages provide a whistle-stop virtual tour of York (England). All of the featured places are located within or adjacent to the city centre.
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South Esplanade
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 in York.
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St Anthony's Garden
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.
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St Crux Parish Room
St Crux Parish Room (York) was built in 1888 using reclaimed materials from the 15th century church of the same name that previously occupied the site.
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St Denys Church
St Denys Church (Grade I listed) is one of the oldest churches in the city centre. It has links to York's Fishmongers' Guild and the powerful Percy family.
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St Helen's Square
St Helen’s Square was created in 1745 by relocating the graveyard of St Helen’s Church. The buildings around it date from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
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St Leonard's Priory Water Gate and Hospital
The Priory of St Leonard (York) had one of the largest hospitals in medieval England. The 12th century remains include the water gate and part of the infirmary.
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St Mary's Abbey Gatehouse
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.
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St Mary's Abbey Ruins
The Benedictine abbey of St Mary's (York) was founded by King William II in 1088. The ruins visible today date from a re-build between 1271 and 1294.
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St Mary's Abbey Watergate
This two-storey wall is believed to have formed part of the watergate for St Mary's Abbey, York. It includes a cart arch, a smaller foot arch and three windows.
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St Mary's Tower
St Mary's Tower (York) was built circa 1324. It was damaged during the Civil War, then partially repaired. The damage and the repairs are still evident today.
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St Michael-le-Belfry Church
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.
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St Saviour's Church
St. Saviour's Church dates from the 15th century, but was mostly rebuilt in 1844-5. It now houses "DIG": a unique archaeology-based children's activity centre.
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St William's College
St William's College was built circa 1465 to provide accommodation for the chantry priests of York Minster. During the Civil War, it housed the Royal Mint.
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Station Road Wall Walk Access Ramp
This access point (constructed circa 1863 as part of the Lendal Bridge construction works) leads to / from one of the most popular sections of York's Wall Walk.
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Station Road Wall Walk Access Steps
The steps were constructed in 1874, when the three adjacent arches were pierced through York's City Walls to provide access to the new railway station.
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Statue of Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great was proclaimed Emperor in York in 306 A.D. He was the first Roman Emperor to support Christianity. This statue was commissioned in 1998.
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Statue of Friesian Bull Calf
This statue of a Friesian bull-calf was cast in bronze using the 'lost-wax' process from a clay master created by local artist Sally Arnup.
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Stonegate
Stonegate is a pleasant pedestrianised street on the alignment of the Roman 'Via Praetoria' in York. It boasts architecture from Norman to Victorian periods.
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Tactile Model of the York Minster Area
A useful and interesting 'tactile model' of the area surrounding York Minster has been installed in Minster Yard, near the Minster's West Front.
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Terry Avenue
Terry Avenue runs alongside the west bank of the River Ouse near Rowntree Park. It is named after another of York's famous chocolate manufacturers.
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Tower 03 (aka Bitch-daughter Tower)
Bitch-daughter Tower on the south corner of York's City Walls has been used as a defensive corner tower, a gaol, a Civil War watch tower and a 'cow house'.
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Tower 07 (aka Sadler Tower)
The base of Tower 7 is believed to have been built circa 1250-60, which would make it one of the oldest surviving interval towers on York's City Walls.
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Tower 13 (aka Toft's Tower)
Tower 13 (aka Toft's Tower) protects a right-angled corner in the south western section of York's city walls.
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Tower 27 (aka Robin Hood Tower)
Tower 27 (a.k.a. Robin Hood Tower) is located at the northernmost corner of York's City walls. It was built by the Victorians to provide a viewing platform.
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