Victorian rebuilt turret at the base of Baile Hill

Victorian

The most sustained period of construction works for 600 years took place in the 19th century.

Robin Hood Tower
A good example of what the Victorians thought a medieval tower should look like can be found at the north angle of the defences behind the Minster.

Victoria Bar
Victoria Bar was opened in 1838 because of the increased population in the Nunnery Lane area.

The Railway Arches
The fact that the main railway line from London to Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh passed through York was an important boost to the city’s infrastructure and to maintaining the importance of York in the 19th century.