York Castle Prison

Following its demise as a military base, York castle was used a prison. New buildings were added throughout the 18th … 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

The Abbey of St Mary’s in York is built on the north side of the river Ouse about half a … More

This eighth century Anglo-Saxon helmet was found at Coppergate in York. It is only one of four found in the … More

Perhaps the most famous memorial in the Cathedral is to William Shakespeare, who performed many of his plays at … More

Last night Sue and I did an evening tour of Southwark Cathedral. Southwark Cathedral sits at the south end … More

Some photos by Sue