When we arrived in York, mom went to the Evensong service at the
 Yorkminster and I walked part of the wall. We stayed at the Airden House,
 just a short walk to the entrance to High Petergate, leading straight to the
 Yorkminster, which is a very dominate feature.

        After supper we wandered around and came across the ruins of St.
 Leonard's Hospital (below)--it's amazing, and wonderful, that they value
 history enough to keep these and the grounds intact, considering how
 crowded everything is. When you're on the walls you also see there are a
 number of buildings with huge yards, and yet again, there is so much that
 is crowded in other areas.

         We spent most of our time in York within the city walls, where there are a number
 of old churches... all very beautiful inside and out. 

          Then we came upon The Shambles, which is a very good name for this
  street--and pictures don't do it justice, as you feel the buildings are going to
  topple over on you. The streets have ruts in them for the blood that used to
  flow from the butcher shops, but these days they only contain water. There
  are clothing, toy, candy, and just about any other type of store of possible
  interest to tourists along this street. It was sunny every day we were in
  London, but is raining on us here.

         Mom and I walked part of the wall together; below left is part of the wall
  and one set of stairs leading up to the top of the wall. The views looking in
  from the wall (one below right) are the best and I kept taking pictures of The 
  Yorkminster, but there are so many obstacles, not much of the cathedral is
  visible.