Trails

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  • A Grand Tour History of York Trail

    Description:

    Until 2 November 2008 the streets of York are home to 49 masterpieces.
     
    This trail picks out 14 paintings with special resonance for the History of York.

    What You Will See:

    York Art Gallery, The Abbot's House, Theatre Royal, York Observatory, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower

    Download the A Grand Tour History of York Trail PDF

  • Exploring York's Railway Heritage

    Description:

    In 1804 Richard Trevithick demonstrated that a steam engine powered by coal could run on a permanent way of iron.

    What You Will See:

    The De Grey Rooms, Exhibition Square, Lendal, Lendal Bridge and more.

    Download the Exploring York's Railway Heritage PDF

  • Guy Fawkes

    Description:

    On November 5th 1605, the day of the State Opening of Parliament, Guy Fawkes of York was discovered preparing to light a fuse on 36 barrels of gunpowder, which had been hidden under The Houses of Parliament in London.

    What You Will See:

    The Kings Manor, St Mary's Abbey, Bar Convent, Ouse Bridge, The York Dungeons and more

    Download the Guy Fawkes PDF