Medieval York



Talbot Court - the entrance to where we are staying

A very disturbed sleep due to the pub next door which finally closed its doors around 2am - then some of the patrons were staying in the next apartment! However, we slept in till about 10am, so did wake feeling refreshed.

St John's Chapel in the Minster where we went for Holy Communion

We went to Holy Communion at the Minster at 12 noon. A lovely little service in a side chapel, about 12 of us there, but full regalia worn by the priest, assistant and verger. Interesting attending a service so full of tradition. Every part was read out, but even so there was room for personal meditation and private response.
After the service we wandered round the Minster again and marvelled at the history. The tomb of an archbishop of York from the 15th century was there!
Came back to the apartment for a cuppa and to change out of our good boots into some better suited to walking. Then off through the crowded cobbled lanes to the edge of the old town to walk the York wall. Fascinating! The wall is now in several different sections, we walked the longest, then headed home beside the river.

What a lovely afternoon!
We browsed the little shops, and the Christmas markets.
At about 4pm we stopped at a small hotel near home for 'lunch'. Roast lamb, Yorkshire pudding, steamed veges, mmmmm.

Then off to walk it off! It was getting very cold out, the wind was icy, and we were glad of warm clothes and lots of layers.
Home for a cuppa and to put our feet up while watching 'The Young Victoria' on TV, it seemed very fitting somehow.
It's been such a lovely relaxing time, just pleasing ourselves with no timetable. A hiatus before the wonderful busyness of Christmas!