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River Ouse York is located on the banks of the River Ouse, roughly equidistant between the Scottish capital of Edinburgh and London with population of about 200,000. It has a rich historical legacy dating back at least 2000 years with particular emphasis on the Roman, Viking and Medieval eras. A very popular tourist destination. Tell me more about a Tour of York  Roman York : Established AD 71 when the Ninth Legion built a fortress which evolved over 300 years to become a permanent military base and civilian town (Eboracum) of the highest rank. For three years from AD 208 the Emperor, Septimus Severus used York as base for ruling the Empire during his military campaigns in Scotland. A century later in AD 306 Constantine the Great was acclaimed as Emperor by the Roman Army in York. After the collapse of the western Roman Empire in the early 5th century it appears that York was deserted for a period of almost 200 years. Visitors today can connect with the Roman era via...

  Mallard, Fastest Steam Locomotive This evening, I am focusing on the National Railway Museum in York , England. York is one of England's top tourist destinations which is located about 220 miles north of London .There are also grand houses and other visitor attractions within range of York. This Railway Museum dates back over 90 years and now ranks as the world’s largest such facility. Inside can be found a wide range of railway history including powerful steam locomotives, carriages, Royal trains, freight locomotives and prestige engines such as the Mallard (fastest steam locomotive), Duchess of Hamilton, Shinkansen Bullet Train and the Flying Scotsman. In addition to the railway locomotives and rolling stock there is a warehouse with 8000 rail related objects and a workshop gallery where maintenance can be observed. Above and below can viewed a selection of images from the Museum. Entry is free. A very worthwhile visitor attraction to include in the wide range of ...

    Shambles, York, England This evening, I am posting information on The Shambles in York, England. This is now a very a very popular shopping venue which was voted Britain's Most Picturesque Street in 2010. However, today's trendy shoppers and smart tourists would be aghast to travel back in time when the street was an open slaughterhouse and centre for butchery from whence the name 'Shambles' is derived. In fact, the name is an indicator of York's long period of occupation as it has Saxon origins. The image of the Shambles today is that of  a quaint and colourful street populated with a wide range of shops, mainly catering for tourists. Some of the overhanging buildings date from the 14th century. The Shambles is   well positioned, in the centre of the old, medieval town roughly equidistant between the Minster (Cathedral) and Jorvik (Viking Museum).   Shambles, York, England   Shambles, York, England     Shambles, York, England

   Centre of York with Minster Introduction York is located on the banks of the River Ouse, roughly equidistant between the Scottish capital of Edinburgh and London with population of about 200,000. It has a rich historical legacy dating back at least 2000 years with particular emphasis on the Roman, Viking and Medieval eras. A very popular tourist destination. More information on York  Roman York: Established AD 71 when the Ninth Legion built a fortress which evolved over 300 years to become a permanent military base and civilian town ( Eboracum) of the highest rank. For three years from AD 208 the Emperor, Septimus Severus used York as base for ruling the Empire during his military campaigns in Scotland. A century later in AD 306 Constantine the Great was acclaimed as Emperor by the Roman Army in York. After the collapse of the western Roman Empire in the early 5th century it appears that York was deserted for a period of almost 200 years. Visitors today ...

Street decoration in York York is an ancient city in northern England. Here visitors can connect with the city's growth over the past 2000 years, from the Roman period then Viking, medieval and modern. However, this post places an emphasis on the Roman period. Roman York York was known as Eboracum. Consistent with other Roman forts the plan at York was based on a playing card design with strong external defences and a grid of streets inside. Hadrian visited in AD 120 in context of initiative to build his famous wall. Initially York was garrisoned by the Ninth Legion and subsequently the Sixth Legion. Roman HQ building The civilian section contained public buildings such as bath houses and temples plus fine houses for the wealthy. The Emperor, Septimus Severus used York as a base for military campaigns in the north during 208-211. In AD 306 the emperor Constantinus I died in York and his son Constantine the Great was acclaimed emperor by the army. R...