York

Many travel guides will tell you about York's little streets, and its tendency to have those streets invaded by Vikings, Romans and such. It’s all true. But nowadays it's what York's community does with those little streets that really sets it apart. You'll find a crowd of independent shops, cafes and galleries, plus layer after layer of ancient architecture jostling for position. Presiding over it all is the glorious York Minster, a sandstone leviathan with immense charisma that dominates the city centre and offers fresh, weird design delights with each repeat visit. Photography by Peter Byrne and words by Russ Thorne

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The Blue Bell

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53 Fossgate
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More beer cupboard than pub, but in the best possible way, the Blue Bell defies the heaving bars that surround it at the top of Fossgate. A stern sign warns away the crowds - no large groups, no stag parties here, lads - but it's for a good cause: the pursuit of a nice quiet pint. The beautiful traditional interior, constantly changing lineup of real ales and the sense of stepping out of the world for a while all contribute to the quest. Word on the street is they’ll sort you out with a pie, too.

The Blue Bell
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The Blue Bell
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The Blue Bell
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The Blue Bell
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The Blue Bell
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The Blue Bell
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Little Bettys

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