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York - potential capital of the north

by Britannia2 - last update: May 29, 2009

Old town/new town

York
Some years ago there was some speculation that the government would devolve some power from London to provincial centres and York was tipped to become the capital of the north of England.
A good choice - it has a good mix of the old and the new and is one of the finest cities in the north of England.

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Pros:"Easy to get to"
Cons:"Some planning nightmares - old and new mixing errors"
In A Nutshell:"History and modern life side by side"
Britannia2's York Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 29 - Photos: 38
 
Restaurants
Tips: 10 - Photos: 12
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 4 - Photos: 2

Comments for Britannia2 about York
GibJoe Wed May 20, 2009 13:36 UTC
 Great tips, I´m staying in Lincoln next week and a visit to York is for sure !
Elena77 Fri Dec 5, 2008 23:32 UTC
 Great tips, thanks for sharing. I definitely have to attend one of the York ghost hunt tours one day! :)
leecouk12324 Thu Jun 12, 2008 22:15 UTC
 Your desc pic of York is worrying to me - it reminds me of Blackpool - maybe i will go and spend a night in Reeth, Yorkshire - i had many a happy nights doing the Wainwrights c2c walk - nice country pubs
christine.j Wed Jan 9, 2008 10:27 UTC
 An excellent page! Do you know if there will be a maze in 2008?
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