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Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

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Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

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The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

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York Cold War Bunker

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60's glory.

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Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

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British National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

Lloyds Bank Coprolite

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

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Baile Hill

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

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A fragment of the old York station.

Found: York’s First Railway Station

Workers uncovered evidence from a pivotal moment in the city's modern history.

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The note scribbled by William Melton of Joan's ruse and escape.

How a 14th-Century Nun Faked Her Own Death

Her escape was documented in the margins of a medieval manuscript.

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