Clifford's Tower

Day 10: York

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September 7th 2008
It took longer to get to York than what it was supposed to due to flooding in various places along the railway, but we made it! York is beautiful, a majority of the city wall built in the 13th century is still standing, as are a majority of the 13th century buildings. The biggest and most ornate was York Minster, one one the greatest cathedrals in the world. We went to the Evensong service at 4 an ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » North Yorkshire » York

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more