In January 1510, Henry VIII signed a warrant for the construction of two new warships. The largest of the two … More
Category: Medieval History
Sandsfoot Castle
Sandsfoot castle was built in Wyke Regis on the north side of Portland Harbour by order of Henry VIII, fearful … More
Historic Colchester
York 2018: Barley Hall
Barley Hall is situated in the centre of York. Parts of the house date from around 1360, when it served … More
York 2018: Inside York Minster
As with many Cathedrals, the roof of York Minster sores upwards creating a sense of immense space. There was a … More
York 2018: York Minster
The first church on this site was built around 627 AD by the Kings of Northumbria and 100 years later … More
York 2018: Medieval Streets
It is just a delight to wander down the Medieval streets of York city centre and see the wonderfully … More
York City Walls
I think one of the most attractive things about York as a city is the city walls. These are almost … More
Views of York (1)
York Minster The first recorded church on the site was in 627 in a record of the baptism of a … More
St Mary’s Abbey, York
The Abbey of St Mary’s in York is built on the north side of the river Ouse about half a … More
