She showed throughout an exacting hour perfect poise and composure” in 1973 Willy Brandt became the first West German chancellor in office to visit Israel, on a four-day state visit. How “highly unusual, if not unique” The Times reported, to see “a woman alone as the central figure of this almost overwhelmingly massive military occasion”. Portuguese is the national language of Brazil, where colonisation of the eastern tip took place before subsequent expansion west in 1753 George II gave the royal assent to an act of parliament establishing the British Museum in London in 1951 Princess Elizabeth represented George VI at the Trooping the Colour ceremony. As a result, Latin-American countries are predominantly Spanish-speaking. The phenomenon has been described as “bright, spherical lights in the sky” in 1494 the Treaty of Tordesillas was agreed by Spain and Portugal, dividing the New World of the Americas between them in a north-south divide. Join the city boat tour and take a relaxing trip along the river while listening to your guide share interesting facts about the history of York.In 1195 the first known account of ball lightning in England appears to have been documented by Gervase, a Benedictine monk of Christ Church cathedral priory in Canterbury. York owes the birth of its chocolate industry to the river and the Vikings would have sailed their long ships up its waters.
It’s also a short walk from one of the two points where you can board your river cruise along the Ouse. This imposing tower was built by William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years ago and offers some of the very best views over the city. It’s a beautiful memorial and the perfect spot for a picnic.Ĭlifford’s Tower is another highlight on the City Sightseeing open-top tour. Hop off at South Bank to see Rowntree Park, which was given to the city by the chocolate company Rowntree in memory of the company’s staff who died during the First World War. A great place to start your exploring is Exhibition Square, with amazing views of the Minster and home to the York Art Gallery.ĭon't miss Walmgate Bar, where you can see the country’s only fully intact medieval city gate. With your 24hr hop-on, hop-off bus ticket, you’ll be able to explore the city to your heart’s content.
From the incredible Shambles and the maze of medieval alleyways to the spectacular Minster, York’s history is written in its streets. York is a city which rewards exploration as there is something new to see around every corner.
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