Magical York

Walking through York it’s easy to see how magical a city it is.  Just walking down the Shambles, you feel like you’ve stepped into Diagon Alley from Harry Potter’s world.  The old cobblestones, the medieval buildings, the cute shops, etc.  So, it’s no surprise that there have been many businesses that have popped up to capitalize on this magical quality […]

Medieval York

York is, in our opinion, a truly gorgeous medieval city.  William the Conqueror built two castles in York, one on each side of the River Ouse, in 1068.  While one of the castles was destroyed in short order during a subsequent battle, it was quickly rebuilt.  Clifford’s Tower still remains standing to this day, though the other castle at Baile […]