Dublin and York Exploration

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Tuesday, 11 September 2007 - An evening exploration of York, England, including the citys rich history.

Business over in Dublin, Cal flew to England rented a car and drove to York, England. In York was the headquarters for European Operations for his company and there were several days of meeting planned.

Arriving late in the day Cal took time to explore York as the sun set and then into the night.

uk2007 — Clifford's Tower, a historic landmark in York. It is the largest surviving part of York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

uk2007 — The tower of All Saints' Church, Pavement. The church is the official civic church of York. It is known for its distinctive octagonal lantern tower, which was added around 1400 and once served as a beacon for travelers.

Cal will visit again near dark.

uk2007 — The York Minster famous gothic cathedral . Officially known as the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, it is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England. Construction of the current building began in 1220 and was completed in 1472.

uk2007 — Walking along the York City walls. The York City Walls are also known as the Bar Walls and are a major historic landmark in the city.

uk2007 — The walls are the most complete medieval defenses in England, with the majority of the remaining walls dating from the 13th to 14th centuries.

uk2007 — To this day, significant portions of the walls remain, and York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England.

uk2007 — All Saints' Church, Pavement lit up in the growing dusk.

The name "Pavement" comes from the fact that the church stands on one of the earliest paved streets in the city.

uk2007 — The York Minster at night.

uk2007 — The city of York is built right up to the grand cathedral. Moving around in the city to get different views is challenging.

uk2007 — The Bootham Bar has been a gateway into York since Roman times. It stands near the location of the Roman fortress Eboracum's northwestern gate. Archaeological evidence confirms that Roman remains are visible beneath the current structure, indicating continuous use of this entry point for nearly 2,000 years.

uk2007 — Bootham Bar with the York Minster looming over the city walls.

uk2007 — William Etty in Exhibition Square. William Etty (1787-1849) was an English painter known for his oil paintings of nudes and historical subjects. The statue is located in front of the York Art Gallery, which holds a collection of his works.

uk2007 — A fun walk through the Shambles at night. The Shambles is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval shopping streets, with some buildings dating back to the 14th century. The street is characterized by its narrow, cobble stone streets and timber-framed buildings with overhanging upper floors.

uk2007 — Another view of All Saints' Church, Pavement. Evident why it served as a beacon for travelers.

uk2007 — Clifford's Tower, the keep of York Castle, at night with the city rising around. York Castle has been largely demolished with Clifford's Tower remaining.

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