Monuments & Statues in York
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- roy vTraralgon, Australia6,078 contributionsWhile walking around the York Minster area we were surprised to find a statue of a Roman Soldier, a very imposing one at that.
Then we discovered it was a statue of the Roman Emperor Constantine The Great who was proclaimed the Emperor while living in York .
Nice to see some of Romes history in York on display in such a prominent positionWritten 8 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - alibatty🦇Dundee, UK21,942 contributionsThis Roman relic is rather overshadowed by the magnificent Minster, but this column was remarkably discovered underneath the Minster during excavations, back in 1969. The cylindrical column of 9.5 metres in height, is believed to be part of a great Roman basilica which constituted the headquarters of Eboracum, the Latin name for present day York. It’s the only surviving column of what is believed to be 16 supporting columns of the hall. York is a treasure trove of ancient history, and this is yet another one to wonder over.Written 9 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsThe past couple of years have been strange with this covid pandemic that's turned the world upside down ,finally the great vaccines have reduced it's damage and impact and now we are getting back to normality ,at the height of the pandemic you could be forgiven to think this would be around for ever but as history tells us pandemics come and go ,walking around York near York Railway Station I passed this little park area that is the Cholera Burial Ground Memorial .
This area was acquired to bury 185 of a cholera outbreak in 1832, one of four outbreaks in the United Kingdom in the 19th century ,mostly affecting built up industrial area's and contracted through contaminated water ,these outbreaks were the pandemic of the day causing untold misery ,detection,understanding and medical breakthrough's more or less rid our country of these outbreaks much in the same way as detection,understanding and medical science has beat this covid pandemic,it's an easy monument along Station Road to check out if your in the area.Written 1 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland68,370 contributionsIt’s a striking imposing tribute to the many Yorkshire soldiers who lost their lives in that war that extended from 1899 to 1902. It was inaugurated in 1905.
Resting on an octagonal plinth, it is also octagonal in shape. Around the sides are inscribed the names of 1,459 fallen military.
Wonderful stone carvings make up the top half of the monument. Included are figures representing eight different aspects of the armed forces.
All capped with a lantern plus a shield and small cross.Written 22 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - alisdair tWorkington, UK6,489 contributionsLocated in the grounds of the memorial park, this must not be confused with the North Eastern Railways war memorial, as some other reviews have done. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the railway memorial. After some controversy, it was unveiled in 1925 by Prince Albert, Duke of York. The stone cross stands 10 metres, on 3 stone blocks, and a large stone baseWritten 21 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- therichastillStevenage, UK3,694 contributionsThere is a statue to George Leeman on Station Road. It is also close to Leeman Road which will take you to the National Railway Museum.
I had not realised what a good man George Leeman was and what he did for the benefit for the Victorian railways so it is fitting that there is a statue to him.
He looks like he's thinking about something. I wonder what it is...Written 22 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - therichastillStevenage, UK3,694 contributionsThe York Zero Post is located close to the station concourse. As you enter the station there is a small corridor and the sign is located here along with other significant plaques which are part of the station's history (both ancient and modern).Written 22 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- traveltastic_no1Newcastle upon Tyne, UK151 contributionsWilliam Etty was a noted English artist and his statue is located right in front of York's Art Gallery where you can check out some of his work in their collection. Worth doing, as entry is free.
The statue itself is nicely sculpted and well maintained. It's in the centre of Exhibition Square, named after the Art and Industrial Exhibitions which took place there in the 19th century. There are pleasant fountains in front of it and the square itself is a nice open space with the impressive historic King's Manor buildings to one side and a section of the city walls to the front. It's a relaxing space although only slightly away from the busy city streets popular with tourists.
Definitely worth a visit if you have any interest in the artist or sculpture in general.Written 15 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsOn any trip to York I take I always look forward to walking around the famous Roman Walls ,so much to see,so much to enjoy and so much to take in ,located near Bootham Bar is a marker to a cool piece of history called Gateway To Roman Fortress Stone .
The marker stone shows a Roman soldiers helmet and indicates that from this spot there was once a gateway to the original fortress ,this would have been from about AD71 when the Roman fortress was founded as was the city of York,the fortress would have been manned by about 5.200 men ,it's fascinating that you can pinpoint were the gateway was ,if your plannig on walking around the Roman Walls the stone marker is found near Bootham Bar,well worth seeking out.Written 20 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LostInTimePittsburgh, PA26,627 contributionsIt’s a really well done memorial. So many died in the Great War. Even such a huge amount just of railroad workers. A nice tribute.Written 18 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsAny town or city I visit in the United Kingdom I always keep an eye peeled for blue plaque's ,nearly always attached to buildings of historical importance ,this one in York Railway Station is really good.
The plaque gives information about the station such as it opened in 1877 by the North Eastern Railway Station designed by architects Thomas Prosser and Thomas Elliot Harrison and is a Grade II listed building ,it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're in this splendid Victorian era railway station.Written 1 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsAny town or city I visit I always keep an eye peeled for blue plaques,nearly always attached to buildings of merit or relating to people who helped in the development of a particular town or city,this one dedicated to George Walker Milburn is of interest.
George Walker Milburn ( 1884-1941 ) was a renounced sculptor,a man whose work can be viewed all over the United Kingdom ,in York itself you will pass the Queen Victoria Statue,William Etty Statue and George Leeman Statue,beautiful and well detailed statue's that are testament to this mans skill ,he was the foremost sculptor in the Gothic style ,the blue plaque was unveiled in St Leonard's Place to remind people of the skill of this man ,if you're near St Leonard's Place it's easy to locate and then you could check out his statue of William Etty on Exhibition Square a few minutes walk from the blue plaque.Written 17 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsWalking around Memorial Gardens I passed Memorial Gardens War ,a Memorial known as The a York City War Memorial.
Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens ,the memorial commemorates the fallen from World War One and was unveiled in 1925 ,the stone cross stands 10 metres high standing atop three stone blocks ,it's beautifully weathered and looks very evocative ,it's such a poignant memorial,very simple but very powerful,if you're walking down Leeman Road it's most definitely well worth cutting into Memorial Gardens and checking out Memorial Gardens War Memorial.Written 30 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil KLiverpool, UK824,415 contributionsLocated on a roundabout along Tower Street is the Yorkshire Regiment Obelisk ,one of two such monuments in York devoted to those who lost their lives in the Boar War.
Standing 25 feet high upon a granite base ,the names of the fallen are mentioned on the base ,unveiled in 1904 ,there are 137 names upon the memorial ,it's a poignant and striking memorial when viewed ,easy to locate along Tower Street.Written 3 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
