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On top of Cliffords Tower York looking North towards York Minster or St Peters of york to give it its correct title.
©Enrico Giacani
©Jeff Tomlinson
The modern developments in the foreground contrast with the Minster and the shops and housing surrounding it in this view of York from the air.
©Martin Addison
An interesting sign, see also http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/63492. George Hudson (Mayor of York 1838) was the so-called 'Railway King' bringing railways and prosperity to the city. See http://freespace.virgin.net/owston.tj/hudson.htm
©Ron Hann
©Terry
©Bill Henderson
Night time view of a well known York landmark. Named after a traitor, Roger de Clifford, hanged in chains from the walls by King Edward II.
©David Baird
Cliifords Tower in York photographed in 1980.
©Philip Halling
Taken from the path alongside the River Foss.
©DS Pugh
©David Baird
©Tom Pennington
Open top tour bus http://www.yorktourbuses.co.uk/ waiting to leave Clifford's Tower
©Richard Croft
This was the motte of one of two castles in York built 1068, although the original structure was wooden. The tower now seen was built in the 13th Century and is named after Roger de Clifford who was executed here in 1322.
©Kevin Gordon
Taken in the evening. The shadows are long and the streets quiet.
©Kevin Gordon
©Peter Church

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