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York , climb Minster tower ’ s 275 steps . The Minster is the second most important church in Great Britain , with Canterbury Cathedral being the first .
York ’ s medieval city walls , three miles long , are well preserved . One gate , the Monk Bar ( at Goodramgate ), is worth a visit . Britain ’ s august and ancient monarchy is omnipresent : The Clifford Tower , dating from the 13th century and built by Henry III , resides upon a mound built by WIlliam the Conqueror . Constantine the Great was made emperor in York in 306 . [ Joan Rosskamp and Chick McDowell , in photo , stand before Constantine ’ s statue in front of York Minster .]
The museums of York comprise displays of Roman mosaics , Viking artifacts , Anglo-Saxon metalwork , Victorian objects , and Industrial Age exhibits . Noteworthy are the
York Castle Museum , the Jorvik Viking Settlement archaeological site , and the
National Railway Museum . There are 18 medieval churches to visit , and numerous speciality collections .
No visit to York is complete without a visit to Betty ’ s , where tea is served on tables with linen cloths . A fruit scone , the Yorkshire Fat Rascal , is a must . Tea mugs from iconic Betty ’ s are popular souvenirs .
York , 210 miles north of London , is accessible via a two-hour train ( about $ 41.00 USD ), or by car ( four to five hours ). There are some half dozen Park & Ride
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