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All,
York is full of interesting things. For those that have
not been there, it is about the only city left in the UK with its mediaeval
walls intact. There is a student tradition of "doing the Walls of
York" which involves attempting to drink a pint of beer in every pub
around the walls (warning, there are highly trained professionals, do not try
this at home). York is the home of the National Railway Museum (I think
Stephenson's Rocket is there). There is a Minster (Cathedral) from the
middle ages and LOTS of history. Lots of Romans (scribblers who left lots
of clues), Vikings (they were verbal traders without a written tradition, so all
we've learned about them came from their enemies - pillagers etc NOT true) and
for more recent stuff, you history buffs should read up on the Wars of the
Roses.
My ancestors on the other hand were usually attacking and
sacking the city - or - being dragged through it in chains after some miserable
battle or other :-)
Brian MacLeod
PS - Not to forget the '60s era University which is built on a
marsh. It has a big lake and weird architecture to cope with the weak
subsoil and poor drainage. If anyone makes it to the campus, please let me
know if the "Goodrick Balls" are still there?
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