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York's a city surrounded by ancient stone walls and four great 'bars' which form the gateways to the city. It's steeped in history, and if you've got time in this most cycle friendly of cities ... Jorvik Viking Centre The Jorvik Viking Centre breathes fresh life into York's Viking past in an interpretation of 10th Century Jorvik. Deep beneath the pavements of modern-day York, the Viking-Age city has been constructed in incredible detail following recent research into archaeological evidence found on the site. You can experience the atmosphere, sights, sounds and smells of 10th Century Jorvik and discover a new perspective on Viking-Age York. Electric cars slowly take you through the ancient streets of York with the sounds and smells of the life of those times. www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk York Dungeon Step back into the city's darker past at York Dungeon where you can see the fate of local villains. Be prepared to encounter a host of executioners and martyrs, as well as the ghostly Roman legionnaires. York Minster The largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, a visit to the Central Tower offers excellent views over the city. The Foundations Museum under the Minster shows how the present building was constructed on the site of a Norman Cathedral, which was itself built on top of a Roman fort. National Railway Museum A ticket for the National Railway Museum takes you on a journey through the life and history of railways. The collection of engines and trains, paintings and photographs, supported by special exhibitions and interactive displays, are a celebration of a revolution that swept the world. Castle Museum Housed in the city's old prison buildings, the museum gives glimpses of the prison life of 200 years ago, including the cell of notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin. Look out for the centuries-old graffiti still on the walls. You can walk down a genuine cobbled Victorian street, peer into replica shop windows, call at the Victorian police station and Edwardian pub, and step into family living rooms recreated from centuries ago. Housed in the old York prison, the Castle Museum takes a look at life in the city from 1580 to 1980. Information City of York Council |
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