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York in flood 2

York (1057 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NW)

One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history.....

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Snaith (7 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SW)

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...

A view of the Entrance to the Main Hall at Hazlewood Castle Nr Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Tadcaster (4 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction W)

Tadcaster has been at the centre of the Brewing industry since the 18th century, and today breweries remain conspicuous on its landscape...

Egborough Power Station from the  M 62 Motorway

Eggborough (1 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SW)

This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire...

Beverley Minster view 003

Beverley (156 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction E)

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220......

Old Malton, North Yorkshire

Old Malton (6 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction N)

This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent...

Driffield Show0011

Driffield (37 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction NE)

Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire...

Baby rabbit....oryctolagus cunniculus, at Far Ings.

Barton upon Humber (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (22.1 miles, 35.5 km, direction SE)

This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank...

Went Valley in Spring 2009

Pontefract (181 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of West Yorkshire (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction SW)

Pontefract has a ruined castle which has seen many tragedies, Richard II was murdered there in 1400, and later it was the scene of bitter, bloody battles between Roundheads and Royalists...

The River Aire running through Castleford, the picture was taken from the road bridge.

Castleford (34 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction SW)

This is a large Northern town with roots stretching back to the Romans and beyond, as proven by the recent finding of a Bronze Age male skeleton and his chariot...

Squirrel

Kingston upon Hull (496 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (23.5 miles, 37.9 km, direction SE)

Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant River Humber which flows into the eastern coast of.....

This is a photo of New Holland dock. New Holland is a small town in north Lincolnshire.

New Holland (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (24.1 miles, 38.7 km, direction SE)

A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull...

Coxwold, Shandy House, 1991

Coxwold (13 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (24.6 miles, 39.6 km, direction NW)

Coxwold is one of those villages that appear to have changed very little with the passing of the centuries...

Countryside 5 minutes out of Featherstone, West Yorkshire

Featherstone (2 Pictures)

in the county of West Yorkshire (25.1 miles, 40.4 km, direction SW)

Featherstone is a large town lying between Wakefield and Pontefract in West Yorkshire. For the past couple of centuries the town was known chiefly for its coal mines...

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Spitfire

Yorkshire Air Museum (86 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NW)

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Castle Musuem, York

York Castle Museum (33 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)

This fascinating museum offers a lively and interesting day out for every member of the family. The museum is housed in an.....

Model of Clifford's Tower - 2

Clifford's Tower (37 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW)

Apart from York City's lovely old Minster church, there is little in the town to rival the sheer drama of Clifford's Tower in its.....

A picture of Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hall (4 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)

This magnificent timber-frame building is perhaps the most notable legacy to come out of the Middle Ages. It was built in York.....

Fairfax House from Clifford's Tower, York

Fairfax House (2 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)

They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted.....

The queue at 11.45 for the Jorvik Viking Centre, York.  Get there early !

Jorvik Viking Centre (1 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)

Here in a very modern building at the heart of one of the countries most beautiful and historic cities is an award-winning museum.....

The Minster from Precentor's Court  January 2006

York Minster (299 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

This is one of the most magnificent cathedral's in Europe, if not the world. It's sheer size and beauty leaves the visitor.....

Roman Bath Museum, York

The Roman Bath Museum (1 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW)

The remains of the Legionary bathhouse of the fortress of Eboracum. This museum is accessed through the Roman Bath pub, situated.....

Treasurer's House, York, North Yorkshire

Treasurer's House (16 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NW)

This attractive house was originally built for the Treasurer to York Minster, Radulphus was the first treasurer, he served from.....

York, England, 2006 - Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar Museum (4 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)

This is a museum that fully celebrates the stirring deeds of the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War and much, much more......

Lendal Tower, York, Next Shot is Lendal Tower Plaque

Lendal Tower (3 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)

This is a beautiful riverside medieval building dating back to the 1300's or beyond. It was originally mentioned in Yorl's.....

The Wheel in York

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens (16 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NW)

The Yorkshire Museum stands in spacious gardens on the banks of the River Ouse. It contains rich finds from the Roman city and.....

St Mary's Abbey, York

St Mary's Abbey, York (22 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW)

The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These.....

The Yorkshire Wheel in York. April 2006

The Yorkshire Wheel (6 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)

What a way to enjoy a fantastic view over the amazing city of York! The new Norwich Union Yorkshire wheel is vast, it measures.....

National Railway Museum in York, Yorkshire. The largest railway museum in the world

The National Railway Museum (76 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NW)

The City of York is where you will find the largest national railway museum in the world. It is full of railway memorabilia,.....

Sheriff Hutton Castle, North Yorkshire

Sheriff Hutton Castle (4 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW)

The remains of this once fine castle built by Sir Bertram de Bulmar, Sheriff of Yorkshire in the 12th century and subsequently.....

Castle Howard

Castle Howard (140 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction N)

Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for.....

Beningborough Hall

Beningbrough Hall (19 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction NW)

18th-century house with interactive galleries and National Portrait Gallery paintings. Grounds and working walled garden...

Malton Museum, Malton , North Yorkshire.

Malton Museum (1 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction N)

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Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Beverley Minster (70 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction E)

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