We came off the wall at its endpoint, then crossed the Skeldergate Bridge. From here we went up to Clifford’s Tower, what is left of the old York Castle. This gives great views of York also, probably the best there is.
We then visited the adjacent York Castle Museum. We only walk through half, leaving the other half for another day. This showed how many technologies have developed, making domestic life easier. Relevant to the entire western world, not just York. It also had an entire Victorian Street recreated indoors, very well done.
Following that, we headed through the city, having a good look around the shops, and various streets, in particular the famous Shambles. It certainly has character, and is very cute, and some of the buildings are very odd shapes, not all sqaure, and look like they fill fall forward.
The day was getting rather cold, and beginning to rain a little. We decided to spend the remainder of the day in the pub, having a few drinks, and using their WiFi, and also having a Sunday roast complete with – you guessed it – Yorkshire Pudding! Any visitors to York could do worse than to visit The Punch Bowl. This is now our favourite pub.
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