Dating back to medieval times, this splendid Church of England cathedral features magnificent 14th- and 15th-century stained glass, stonework and elaborate tombs.

You'll wonder, "how did they manage to survive?" when visiting this living-history museum, which features everyday life during Victorian and Edwardian England in fine detail.

A must-see for railroad buffs, this museum celebrates railways from the 1820s to the present day.

Step back in time when you visit this 18th-century town house, one of the finest examples of rococo decoration in England with its famous Terry collection of furniture and clocks.

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Find out how ancient medieval guilds functioned on a tour of this 14th- century timbered Guild Hall, one of the best surviving examples of its kind.

Three miles of encircling medieval walls around the city of York, which have been maintained and restored over the centuries and still contain many remnants of the original Roman wall structure.

A tour of this 17th-century manor house captivates visitors with its oak-paneled hall, Carlisle collection of miniatures and even a haunted room or two.

This substantial stone tower was built in 1233 by Henry III featuring an unusual design of interlocking circles.

Built between 1525 and 1536 during the period of English Reformation, this historic church stands majestically alongside York Minster.

Set on more than 1,000 acres of scenic parkland, this historic structure was built in 1699 and features a splendid collection of furniture, paintings, porcelain and statuary.

Home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, this museum chronicles more than 1,000 years of Yorkshire's heritage from elegant Roman jewelry and mosaics to Viking treasures and Anglo-Saxon silver.

Built in 1716, this imposing Georgian mansion contains an impressive baroque interior with exceptional woodcarvings, fully-equipped Victorian laundry and a charming walled garden with wood sculptures.

The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set amidst its own Gardens, which offer picnic areas and scenic walkways.

Eden Camp is a tribute to all those that fought in the war and to the orphans caused by the conflict. It is one of the most vivid accounts of war that one will ever see. Each building adds yet another

The former home of St. Margaret Clitherow, an ordinary butcher's wife who was martyred for her faith in 1586, is today a shrine in her memory.

Originally built for the Minster Chantry priests in 1465, the college buildings had served many functions, among them that of the Royal Mint and printing house for Charles I.