Doors within the walls 9 - 17 Aldwark

I am fairly certain that the most interesting doors in York are on Georgian Houses. This splendid example can be found at 17 Aldwark near the Merchant Taylors' Hall.

Doors within the walls 8 - Merchant Taylors Hall

The fraternity of St John the Baptist related to the Taylor's Guild were reponsible for building the hall in the 14th century. However, the 14th century origins of this building are masked by a 17th century brick cladding. The Taylor's Guild received a Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1661. Inside the building is a wonderful vaulted ceiling with exposed woodwork. There is also a beautiful wooden floor and some excellent painted windows. Unfortunately, the hall is not open to the public and the only way that you can see inside is if you attend a function at the hall.

Flowering Cherry Tree - Merchant Taylors Hall

Two shots of the same tree taken within days of each other. It doesn't do to wonder if spring is here just because the cherry trees are in flower, as soon as you do it starts to sno!

Merchant Taylors' Hall - Aldwark

During mediaeval times the craft guilds were an important part of the life of the city. The Merchant Taylor's hall is situated next to the city walls beside the archaeological diggings of the Eastern tower of the Roman Fort of Eboracum. The hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions and events nowadays.

Archaeology - Eastern Tower Roman Fortress

York is a very old city with evidence of former inhabitatnts under the city you see today. This means that archaeology is an important facet of life in York. Just a little further along the city wall from yesterday's photo of the Ice House you will come across a hole in the ground. here are the remains of the Eastern corner tower of the Roman fortress of Eboracum. Behind the hole you can see an old building that is the the Merchant Taylor's guild hall.