York is a great town, a major tourist destination, and a lot of fun. It was founded by the Romans about 2,000 years ago. Later it was taken over by Vikings and called Jorvik. That evolved to the simple, 'York.' York is in Yorkshire county, just like Glouscester is in Gloucestershire county and our hometown Ascot is in ... you guessed it ... Berkshire county.
The city still has the walls that used to protect it, they are in good condition and you can walk them. When driving into the heart of town, you actually drive through a tunnel in the walls.
This is the exterior of the cathedral. Absolutely huge.
Assorted pictures inside the cathedral ...
These are stone carvings of all of the Kings and Queens of England from William the Conqueror to Henry VI . The carving is amazing.
The east wing of the cathedral has the largest expanse of medieval stained glass window in the world. Below is what we could see of it ...
(it was covered for repairs)
And lastly, look at these figures. What in the world????
These are stone carvings of all of the Kings and Queens of England from William the Conqueror to Henry VI . The carving is amazing.
The east wing of the cathedral has the largest expanse of medieval stained glass window in the world. Below is what we could see of it ...
(it was covered for repairs)
And lastly, look at these figures. What in the world????
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