YORK



We were able to walk on the wall that was built around the city.



York is a town full of history.

We were able to see some incredible sights

only a short drive from home.

Our friend Daniel

was our "tour guide"



Daniel and Jason walking on the city wall,
showing off their "brolly's"



York is the British city which was

attacked by William Wallace,

this may sound familiar if you have ever 

seen the movie "Braveheart" ;) 



This is the front entrance, there was NO
WAY to get the whole building
to fit in one picture!



 One of the most infamous sites in York is the York Minster.  The current minster is actually the fourth minster built in this location. The original was built in 627. Although the start of the construction of the current day minster began in the 1200's, it was not completed until the 1400's ( BEFORE Columbus ever sailed the ocean blue and discovered America!!)

 

Jason looking at statues of the Kings of England.



 

Inside the York Minster, where service is held
The stained glass window in the back is apx.
53 meters tall (173 ft)



It was incredible to be able to witness so much history.

There were so many Gorgeous stained glass windows all throughout the minster.

Some of the glass in the windows was dated back to the 1300's. We were not able to see the largest window (78 meters or 255 feet tall)  because it is currently under repair. But we did learn that the man who created it, was paid 56 Pounds in 1408.  The current estimate for repairs is 9 MILLION pounds! 

 

 



Jason and I in front of the old prison

 

After our tour of the Minster we

were able to walk around town and take in

some of the sights.



Jason and I standing on a part of the ruins.
I believe we were in front of what would have been
the stables.



Daniel took us to see an Abbey.

Even though it was in ruins, it was still beautiful.

There were plaques on the ground,

so you could know where you would be if the abbey were still whole.



Daniel, Jason, and I in front of the Abbey



Jason and I in the oldest pub in York!

One of the last stops of the day was for dinner of course! 

We were able to eat, and have a delicious pint of traditional British Cider in the oldest pub in York!

We enjoyed being able to spend time with friends and see some incredible history!