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* York Area Index * 21. Mansion House, Guildhall, St Helen's Church, St Helen's Square and Stonegate, York The Mansion House and the Guildhall
The Mansion House built 1725-1730 is at the south-west end of St Helen's Square and is the official residence of the Mayor of York.
Down by the left side of the Mansion House is the part of the medieval Guildhall. It is the part of the 14th century medieval Guildhall that escaped complete destruction in the air raid of 1942. There has been a Guildhall on this site since 1378 but the building above dates from 1446. The hall was first used for Pageants and Mystery Plays.
In the buildings on the right of the surviving Guildhall is the council chamber of the York City Council.
The seal press for the City of York. The Parish of St. Helen with St. Martin
St Helen's Church in St Helen's Square with its octagonal tower. Stonegate leads off down towards one the towers of the Minster. St Helen's is now the Civic church of York where the Lord Mayor and Corporation attend Harvest Thanksgiving in state each year.
Again, on the left, Stonegate heads towards the great central tower of the Minster.
The interior of St Helen's Church. St Helen's Church dates from the 14th century and partly demolished in the 16th century. PLEASE leave a DONATION to help in the upkeep of this lovely old church
Stained glass detail from St Helen's, St Helen's Square. This church was the former Guild Church of the medieval Guild of Glass Painters and small panes (fragments at times) of medieval and later glass still survive.
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Stained glass from St Helen's or Holy Trinity---- Refreshment and entertainment
Betty's Cafe - famous tea rooms!
St Helen's Square viewed from in front of the Mansion House. Street performers are often in action on the right hand side. St Helen's Square was once the churchyard of St Helen's Church. The narrow medieval cobbled street of Stonegate Stonegate leads from Blake Street to Lower Petergate. This ancient paved street, Roman in origin, was once a main route for transporting stone from barges moored near the Guildhall
Ye Olde Starre Inn in Stonegate with its rare beam sign hung above Stonegate and a somewhat secluded courtyard for a quiet peaceful drink.
Looking north-east up Stonegate to the Minster, just like the more famous Shambles, it has a real medieval feel to it.
Mulberry Hall is a well known medieval timber-framed building in Stonegate.
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