The wonderful medieval Guildhall in York has a colourful history and dates from the 15th century, though it stands on the site of an earlier 13th century building.
The Guildhall was built in 1445 for the 'Guild of St Christopher and the Corporation of the City of York, as a meeting place, however over the centuries the Guild Hall has had various uses, such as being used as a Court of Justice, which inluded for the infamous trial of Margaret Clitherow for practising Cathlocism in 1586. She was eventually sentenced to death by crushing.
During WW2 the hall was hit by German bombs during the Baedeker Raid of 1942 and it was 18 years befor it was fully restored and re-opened by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on 21st June 1960
a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire
(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history.....
in the county of North Yorkshire
(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape...
a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire
(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)This attractive market town lies in the high reaches of Yorkshire above Harrogate. It is overlooked by the peaceful waters of the River Nidd which is spanned by a magnificent.....
in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire
(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction S)This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse...
in the county of North Yorkshire
(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction W)One of the chief town's in Yorkshire's old West Riding, Harrogate acheived early fame as a Spa resort...
All towns in North Yorkshire
The remains of the Legionary bathhouse of the fortress of Eboracum. This museum is accessed through the Roman Bath pub, situated.....
This is a beautiful riverside medieval building dating back to the 1300's or beyond. It was originally mentioned in Yorl's.....
Here in a very modern building at the heart of one of the countries most beautiful and historic cities is an award-winning museum.....
They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted.....
This magnificent timber-frame building is perhaps the most notable legacy to come out of the Middle Ages. It was built in York.....
