Views of York (6)

Roman gods in York

The god Sol, here carved in the fashion of a Celtic Sun God or a classical Gorgon. The Romans often … More

This is the tombstone of Cornelia Optata. She was only 13 years old when she died. This tombstone was set … More

The inscriptions on Roman tombstones can often give us information about the people who lived and worked in the city … More

Anglo-Saxon Eoforwic was a thriving commercial centre. Artistry, industry and learning flourished within the city. It is at this period … More

Lendal tower in York forms part of the defensive curtain of the city wall. It protected both a crossing from … More

In another part of the Castle Museum in York, there are reconstructions of rooms illustrating how they would have looked … More

I think one of the great things about the completeness of the city walls in York is that most of … More