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York, England, is a treasure – especially since much of its ancient wall survives. We loved walking along the walls, built between 12th and 14th centuries.
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Bootham Bar Gatehouse was built in the 14th and 19th centuries. Romans first built a wall around 71 AD.
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Enormous York Minster was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472. The first church at this location was built in the 600s.
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50-Foot tall “Five Sisters” window (left) has 200,000 pieces of glass – built around 1260.
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The Abbey of St Mary, built in late 1200s, was destroyed in the 1500s after the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Take a fabulous free guided walking city tour by the Association of Voluntary Guides to discover many fascinating places.
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One of the most popular places in York is The Shambles, a narrow medieval street.
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Lincoln was the best surprise of this trip – a picturesque Medieval town. Lincoln Cathedral (The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln) towers above the city atop a hill, so it can be seen for many miles around. It’s about 80 miles from York.
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Built between 1185-1311, it was the tallest building in the world for 249 years (1300–1549). The central spire collapsed in 1549 and was not rebuilt.
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David was taking a tour of and playing cathedral organs in England.
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Looking both directions from the organ loft at Lincoln Cathedral.
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Charming Castle Square in Lincoln connects the Cathedral to Lincoln Castle.
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Southwell Minster, built around 1150 is located in the small village of Southwell. It’s about 26 miles from Lincoln.
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David tests out the organ that dates back to the 1700s.
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We love to explore ancient cemeteries, like the one at Southwell Minster.