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Medieval monuments set around cobblestone lanes, a lively arts scene and scenic shopping streets make York one of England’s most captivating cities.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.

Go on a journey through history, from the Jacobean era to the Swinging Sixties, in this museum located in the former prison of an 11th-century castle.

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.