This is my list of the historic pubs in York with or without real history but that also serve a decent beer. See the map… The Black Swan Inn Built: 1417 History: Ghost of workman with bowler hat and ghost young woman in white dress Address: 23 Peasholme Green The Golden Fleece Built: 15th century […]
Category: Sight YO
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Elephant Drain
No – don’t look at the Cafe Rouge – but look above a little elephant on top of the drain cover. The elephant was the family crest of a York dean. He had his own entrance through the street. Look at Cafe Rouge doorway in High Petergate and you can see where the arch has […]
York – Annual Events
This is my personal list of annual events I would like to see (again). They are not all that near but most are reachable by car or train. As there is always many event’s on in and around here – be sure to check: http://www.visityork.org/ http://www.whatsonyork.com/ http://www.york360.co.uk/ Event Time Notes Link Cholmondeley Pageant of Power […]
Hotels near our house
I do not recommend B&B for various reasons. Best is to Google this, however some cheap ones nearby: Premier Inn Travellodge Hampton by Hilton Travel Lodge Park Inn The Queens Middletons Roomzzz