York (UK) Travel Guide - What To See & Do
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Western Europe, Family Travel, Great Britain
| Author: | Steve Davis | ISBN: | 1230000014980 |
| Publisher: | KWL | Publication: | August 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steve Davis |
| ISBN: | 1230000014980 |
| Publisher: | KWL |
| Publication: | August 30, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The ancient cathedral city of York has a history that dates back to before Roman times. It is situated in Yorkshire and has some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. York was known as Eboracum by the Romans, who founded the fortress city on the River Ouse in the year 71. York was home first to the Ninth Legion and later the Sixth. York quickly became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain, and after 211 became the capital of the province Britannia Inferior. Constantine the Great—later responsible for making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire—was first proclaimed Emperor in the city. Captured by the Vikings 866, the city quickly took on a new identity as Jorvik (pronounced "Yor-vik") and experienced a major urban revival as a centre of Viking trade and settlement in northern England. The Coppergate excavations of the 1970s revealed much of this Viking past.
York is a fairly small city - four days is enough to see the major sights although York is a city that reveals its charms to explorers with curiosity and patience. York is known as England's "City of Festivals" as there are regular cultural festivals every year. The official festivals are the Viking Festival, the Festival of Angels, Early Music, Late Music, Horse Racing (the "Ebor Race Meeting"), Multicultural Food and Arts, Chinese New Year, Mystery Plays, Christmas St Nicholas' Fair, and the Food and Drink Festival. It's a romantic city for a weekend break. York is full of magic and a wonderful place to bring children!
Contents:
Welcome To York
Transportation Guide
Sightseeing Highlights
Festivals & Activities
Entertainment Guide
Shopping Guide
Restaurant Guide
Pubs, Bars & Clubs Guide
Accommodation Guide
Local Education
Internet & Telephone Guide
Security & Staying Safe
Local Day Trips
The ancient cathedral city of York has a history that dates back to before Roman times. It is situated in Yorkshire and has some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. York was known as Eboracum by the Romans, who founded the fortress city on the River Ouse in the year 71. York was home first to the Ninth Legion and later the Sixth. York quickly became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain, and after 211 became the capital of the province Britannia Inferior. Constantine the Great—later responsible for making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire—was first proclaimed Emperor in the city. Captured by the Vikings 866, the city quickly took on a new identity as Jorvik (pronounced "Yor-vik") and experienced a major urban revival as a centre of Viking trade and settlement in northern England. The Coppergate excavations of the 1970s revealed much of this Viking past.
York is a fairly small city - four days is enough to see the major sights although York is a city that reveals its charms to explorers with curiosity and patience. York is known as England's "City of Festivals" as there are regular cultural festivals every year. The official festivals are the Viking Festival, the Festival of Angels, Early Music, Late Music, Horse Racing (the "Ebor Race Meeting"), Multicultural Food and Arts, Chinese New Year, Mystery Plays, Christmas St Nicholas' Fair, and the Food and Drink Festival. It's a romantic city for a weekend break. York is full of magic and a wonderful place to bring children!
Contents:
Welcome To York
Transportation Guide
Sightseeing Highlights
Festivals & Activities
Entertainment Guide
Shopping Guide
Restaurant Guide
Pubs, Bars & Clubs Guide
Accommodation Guide
Local Education
Internet & Telephone Guide
Security & Staying Safe
Local Day Trips
