York city walls
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York has, since Roman times, been defended by walls of one form or another. To this day, substantial portions of the walls remain, and York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England. They are known variously as York City Walls, the Bar Walls and the Roman walls. The walls are generally 13 feet (4m) high and 6 feet (1.8m) wide. They are the longest town walls in England.
View of the city, looking north-east from the city wall, near the railway station. The brown spire at left in the middle distance is the Oratory Church of Saint Wilfrid, and the three towers of York Minster are visible behind
An illustration from 1807 during the reign of King George III showing the Multangular Tower and the city walls
Etching from 1814 showing Micklegate Bar with its ruined barbican still in place
Micklegate Bar after restoration, showing the removed barbican
Walmgate
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Walmgate is a street in the city centre of York, in England. During the Medieval period, the street was the site of a seafish and cattle market. Walmgate Bar was involved in the Siege of York in 1644, during the First English Civil War. During the 20th century, many of the older buildings were cleared away and newer structures put up.
View south-west on Walmgate, from Foss Bridge
View north west from near Bowes Morrell House
Plaque in remembrance of the local Irish immigrant community
The Bowes Morrell House