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| York Minster ~ the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. |
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| York is a fortified city with the river protecting one side . |
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Walking the fort walls around the city allows a peek into private property. |
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| The downtown areas are historic walks...above is the well known Shambles. The 2nd floor of the buildings almost touch. |
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| Remains of St. Mary's Abbey c.1080 are above. It was the largest and wealthiest of all Benedictine institutions in northern England. It now provides a lovely park setting. |
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| These walls show addditions over "many centuries". |
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The York Castle Museum was a fun walk thru York's history.       |
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| Charming city, indeed. |
