Haunted York

The fellow on the top was our tour guide, and he was incredible. Much of the tour was held in the dark which added to the atmosphere. The magnificent home in the center picture has had numerous sightings of Roman soldiers marching through the basement area. Well, it is an ancient city... The bottom picture was the sight of a tragic fire that killed numerous orphaned children. The wicked and cruel caretaker allowed them to burn without rescue. Pretty grizzly...

View from York's Wall

What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in everything.

Laurence Sterne, A Sentimental Journey

Chatburn, England

This is just a little place, but I loved it. It is located in the Ribble Valley. There is a lot of religious history here that you would never imagine just passing through. We walked down the cobbled road, with the rock walls on either side. For me, it was another place that you FEEL.

York's Ancient Walls

York is surrounded by restored medevial walls built on Roman foundations. Along the walltop is a footpath.

York, England

It really does look like Harry Potter land as you walk through the shambles in York. This is the ancient street of the Butchers of York, mentioned in the Domesday Book of William the Conqueror. It takes its name from the word 'Shamel' meaning the stalls or benches on which the meat was displayed. It was rebuilt about 1400, when it assumed its present character. The brick paved narrow streets are fascinating to walk down. Lots of fun!

England

You've got'a love it!

York Minster, York, England

This Gothic style cathedral is the largest north of the Alps. It is absolutely breath-taking. Its construction began in 1220, and is really worth taking some time to go through. It has 128 intricate stained-glass windows in it.