Above is a contemporary statue of Emperor Constantine; back when York was the Roman Army Legionary Fortress of Eboracum, he was here when he heard the news of his elevation to Roman Emperor.
Back into a more recent time, and here is a picture of the Grand Hall of the ancient Company of Merchant Adventurers. These are Yorkshire businessmen who have by their records become respected in general society.
In one of the more Medieval areas near a neighbourhood called The Shambles is the Olde Star Inne, a 17th century pub buried up an alley off the street. The main sign spans it to catch passers-by who would otherwise have, well, passed by. Pretty much of a tourist attraction, but a fair place nevertheless and very convenient for the shopping. I'd prefer to head towards the Vale and pop into a real ale 'engineering' pub called the Barnes Wallace.
It isn't in York, I haven't been there yet but I hope to report on it in 2006.
Finally some views of the Minster as the Sun broke through at 230 pm.
The Minster was severely damaged by fire in 1984. Repaired.
Previously millions were spent underpinning it while massive concrete foundations were inserted in the 1970's.
This was because the Saxon foundations, made of wood, were finally eroding after 1200 years, and this was made visible by heavy traffic pounding away outside.
This was remedied and the traffic was kept out afterwards.
The concrete meant that new crypts were added and these were turned into a tour-way under the church where layers of archeological structure are on display to visitors, including Roman foundations from the time it was part of the Forum.
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