Memorials and graveyards in York
The Discover Alone map has 134 memorials and graveyards in York, England. Below are the 33 with the most written about them, pictures first. Every one has its own page with directions and places nearby.
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The PavementMemorialSo called as early as 1378. Perhaps one of the first medieval streets in the City to have a paved way. It was the scene…
The Black SwanMemorialA fine timber-framed house. The home of William Bowes M.P., Lord Mayor of York 1417; also of his son William Bowes…
DavygateMemorialA thoroughfare for over 800 years and named after David, the King's Lardiner in the reign of King Stephen (1135) whose…
Roman WallMemorialThis ancient wall, a portion of the defences of the Legionary Fortress of Eboracum, was built circa 300 A. D. by the…
Cholera Burial GroundMemorialSpecially acquired for the burial of some of the 185 victims of a plague of cholera which lasted from 3rd June to 22nd…
The Red HouseMemorialBuilt on the site of the Gatehouse of St. Leonard's Hospital by Sir W. Robinson circa 1718. Here lived Dr. John Burton…
StonegateMemorialThe Via Praetoria of the Roman fortress of Eboracum and in daily use for about 1900 years. Its name derived from the…
Ordnance Depot RailwayMemorialThese tracks carried munitions into the army depot behind this wall from the 1890s until the 1950s, delivered by a…
York Mansion HouseMemorialOfficial residence of Lord Mayors of York during their year of office Built 1725-1734 The first, purpose-built, mayoral…
Praetorian GateMemorialNear here stood the principal entrance into the City in the days of the Romans. Original date uncertain but probably…
The Queen's PathMemorialHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II distributed the Royal Maundy in York on 30 March 1972 and in her Diamond Jubilee year on…
Clifton BridgeMemorialClifton Bridge is shown as a memorial on the public map of York. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its…
PetergateMemorialThe Via Principalis of the Roman fortress. The street derives its name from the Minster, which is dedicated to St.…
Richard IIIMemorialWithin the Archbishop's palace here, King Richard III invested his son as Prince of Wales on the 8th September, 1483.
Austin WrightMemorialAustin Wright (1911-1997) Sculptor Lived and worked here from 1946: the barn his studio, the garden his inspiration.
Leeman Road District War MemorialMemorialIn proud and loving memory of the men and women of Leeman Road District who gave their lives in the great war.
Sir Andrew DerbyshireMemorial1923-2016 Principal architect & lifelong friend of the University of York Remembered with love
Terry's Chocolate WorksMemorialOpened here in 1926 by Francis W. Terry (1878-1960) and Noel Terry (1889-1980)
Second DivisionMemorialMEMORIAL TO THE SECOND DIVISION RAISED IN PORTUGAL AT ALBUERA 18th JUNE 1809- The George InnMemorialIn Elizabethan times Ralph Rokeby Esq. (d. 1575) secretary of the Council of the North lived in a house on this site.…
- St Stephen's OrphanageMemorialSt Stephen's Orphanage (founded 1870) moved to this building from Trinity Lane after World War I. With the assistance…
- Dr William Arthur EvelynMemorialDr. William Arthur Evelyn 1860-1935 A pioneer of conservation of the City of York between 1891 and 1935, he lived in…
- Cuthbert Morrell HouseMemorialAcquired and restored by York Conservation Trust in 2006, this building is named after Cuthbert Morrell (1872-1959)…
- Diamond JubileeMemorialThis stone was placed here by Trustees of the Carstairs Countryside Trust to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her…
- York CemeteryRegistered park or gardenThe National Heritage List for England records York Cemetery as a registered park or garden at Grade II*. The saved…
- Seebohm RowntreeMemorialBirthplace of Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree (1871-1954) Quaker, innovator in business management, pioneering social…
- John Goodricke FRSMemorialFrom Treasurer's House, the deaf astronomer John Goodricke FRS 1764 - 1786 observed variable stars including ALGOL and…
- George HudsonMemorialGeorge Hudson M.P. 1800-1871 Lived in this house. An Alderman and three times Lord Mayor of York, he became known as…
- Winifred, Catherine and Mary CruseMemorialWinifred, Catherine and Mary Cruse Sisters and pioneers of women’s education at the York and Ripon Teacher Training…
- Mary Ann CravenMemorialMary Ann Craven 1826-1900 Master Sugar Confectioner established a factory on this site. Later known as Craven’s French…
- Thomas Cooke FRASMemorialThomas Cooke FRAS 1807-1868 Optical Instrument Maker designed the 1850 refracting telescope in this observatory built…
- Yves MahéMemorialP/O Yves Mahé 1919-1962 Free French fighter pilot, 253 Squadron Royal Air Force, who helped save York from Luftwaffe…
- Stephen Pit CorderMemorial(Stephen) Pit Corder 1918-1990 Pioneering Applied Linguist, Professor and Quaker, inspired generations of English…