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In the foreground of the above
photograph of York Minster can be seen a bronze tactile
model of the western section of the City of York.
This was a joint venture by the three Rotary Clubs
in York to commemorate the Millenium and was totally
funded by this Trust.
The model is to assist the blind
and partially sighted to be able to depict the major
buildings and roads in this area of York although
it proves to be popular with all visitors to the Minster
who are able to gain a bird's-eye view of this part
of York.
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An
Introduction to York
York is reputedly one of the most intriguing
cities in England. No other English city offers the
layers of history, beauty and sheer diversity of York. York
is a wonderfully-well preserved walled city which has seen
2000 years of vibrant history, has bustling shopping streets,
quaint tea-shops, cool cafes and numerous award-winning, world-class
attractions - the perfect holiday destination.
The history of York goes a long way back;
the Romans knew the city as Eboracum, the Saxons as Eoforwick
and then the Vikings called it Jorvik. The historical
legacy is everywhere to be seen, in the streets, buildings
and the charming maze of ginnels.
However, York has not stood still in history
but also has a modern vitality as a cosmopolitan city with
an extraordinary choice of specialist shops, restaurants and
café bars. Shopaholics can enjoy first-class
shopping in major high street stores, traditional gift shops
and independent boutiques alike. With over 30 museums, galleries
and tours to choose from, and the Yorkshire Dales and Moors
on your doorstep, England’s Best Historic City offers
something for everyone whatever the time of year.
York’s many claims to fame include:
- The massive and magnificent Minster –
the largest medieval gothic cathedral north of the
Alps and a treasure house of stained glass.
- Some of the finest Viking remains in Europe
unearthed in JORVIK – the Viking City - a unique
and unforgettable experience.
- The National Railway Museum – voted
best European Museum 2001, with the largest railway collection
in the world.
- More ghosts than any other European city
(and lots of gory stories to go with them).
- Wonderful cafes, coffee houses and restaurants,
serving scrumptious Yorkshire fayre, not to mention
a pub for every day of the year.
For further information and your free guide
to York, please contact : York Tourist Information Centre,
Tel: 01904 621756, email tic@york-tourism.co.uk or visit the
website at www.visityork.org.
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