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14. The Art Gallery and Kings Manor
The entrance to the City Art Gallery. The gallery possesses one of the most interesting collections of old masters, outside of London galleries. They cover all the major European schools of painting from from 1350-1800. The 19th and 20th centuries are also well represented.
The entrance to the medieval house, the King's Manor. The original building was the home of the Abbot of St Mary's Abbey (see page 15). After the dissolution of the monasteries Henry VIII made it the official residence of the King's Council of the North. The Council was abolished in 1641 and after a variety uses it has finally become part of the University of York in a beautifully restored state (1964).
The buildings of the King's Manor with the City Walls on the right. * previous page <-> next page *
* The beautiful and historic City of York is one of the most popular tourist destinations in England and full of locations displaying its heritage. The visitor can explore the old walls, museums, many fine ancient medieval churches, The York Minster, Roman and Viking sites as well as the old pubs! There is plenty of accommodation and places to stay to cover all budgets and innumerable attractions for the tourist to visit in the City of York, all of which can be reached on foot and choices of walks abound. * page updated Nov 10th 2007 * EMAIL Phil Brown * images-photographs-pictures-webshots-photos-snaps of walking around York © Dr W P Brown * Scenes from walking around other cities in Europe: London, England * Paris, France * Dublin, Ireland for a quick pictorial visit! |
