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A Grand Tour History of York Trail
Description:
Until 28 September 2008 the streets of York are home to 49 masterpieces.
This trail picks out 14 paintings with special resonance for the History of York.What You Will See:
York Art Gallery, The Abbot's House, Theatre Royal, York Observatory, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower
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Exploring York's Railway Heritage
Description:
In 1804 Richard Trevithick demonstrated that a steam engine powered by coal could run on a permanent way of iron.
What You Will See:
The De Grey Rooms, Exhibition Square, Lendal, Lendal Bridge and more.
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Guy Fawkes
Description:
On November 5th 1605, the day of the State Opening of Parliament, Guy Fawkes of York was discovered preparing to light a fuse on 36 barrels of gunpowder, which had been hidden under The Houses of Parliament in London.
What You Will See:
The Kings Manor, St Mary's Abbey, Bar Convent, Ouse Bridge, The York Dungeons and more
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