YORK ALL SAINTS PAVEMENT CHURCH
by LoriPori
Though there has been a church on the site since the Saxons, the present building located on High Ousegate, the ancient Parish of YORK ALL SAINTS PAVEMENT is mostly 14th century.
Erected in the last quarter of the 15th century, the elegant octagonal lantern tower was kept burning every night to guide travellers coming through the Forest of Galtres to the North.
Special features of the Church include:
Lion-headed door knocker depicting the "Mouth of Hell" - 12th century
The Great East Window depicts a host of Saints
The Pulpit dates from 1634
The Organ was built in 1812 by Snetzler
The Lectern - 15th century - originally in St. Crux Church
take a Picnic and go into the...
by steventilly
take a Picnic and go into the gardens behind the Minster to eat it. On a hot summers day this park is crowded with people just chilling out and picnicing. The views of the Minster are great and there are other ruins and temples in the grounds.
wander round the many lovely...
by steventilly
wander round the many lovely old streets in the city. There are shops here that cater for every thing, not just the usual tourist things, though there are shops selling that sort of stuff too!
The most famous street in York is The Shambles, originally a street of Butchers shops, the buildings lean out across the street and almost touch one another!
York Races
by iaint
York is one of England's premier flat racing courses. It has a long history which the website will tell you about. Suffice to tell you that racing on this course dates back to 1730, and the city has records of horse racing taking place in Roman times.
I was there in July 09 for its 2nd biggest event - the John Smith's Cup. Historic in itself, as it was the 50th running of the race under the sponsorship of the John Smith's brewery. In fact, they sponsored the whole racecard.
It was a beautiful day, and that brought out a huge crowd. The downside was having to queue up to place bets, plus you could not get near the bars without a fight (I had a 4 hour drive home after the event, so it was water and not alcohol I needed).
Having been horse racing in France the previous weekend, some of the contrasts were stark:-
- A huge crowd in York for a big race with £150k prize money. A modest crowd in France for a main race worth a less modest €400k.
- Food and drink outlets everywhere in York (if you were prepared to push your way in) - 1 formal restaurant and 1 tiny cafe/bar at Chantilly.
- Cool and civilised people at Chantilly - many drunk and incapable at York.
- €4 admission at Chantilly; £32 at York (admittedly for the best enclosure, but at Chantilly you can go anywhere for your €4; parking free at York, but €2.50 at Chantilly)
I'm glad I went, but I'd pick a less popular meeting the next time. Sun screen if it's sunny.
Umbrella if it's not.
Cash for bets.
Inspiration to choose the winners.
Patience to queue up (or fight for) your beer/food.
(Check the dress code for the enclosure you'll be in).
Distinguished citizens of York
by barryg23
York has been home to many famous citizens down the ages. Some of the plaques we came across on our walks commemorated WH Auden, who was born on Bootham, just outside the city walls, and the parents of Guy Fawkes, who had a house on Stonegate.
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