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The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: Admission charges

I have been to York many times but prior to my most recent visit I had never been to The Merchant Adventurers Hall. I had seen the signs for it but I was never too sure what it was and since its tucked away out of sight from the main thoroughfares it's a place I always forget to check out. A friend recently told me that this is a 14th century timber framed building that is the largest building of its type and age in Britain so I figured that this time around I ought to check it out. Built as a medieval guildhall in 1368 this is probably the oldest surviving building in York, although in an historical city like York there are several other places that also stake this claim. It is not to be confused with the nearby Merchant Taylor's Hall, which was a mistake that I initially made. The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is tucked away down ...

micksheff 09.06.2009 · Read full review
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Sheffield's Town Hall Building

Advantages: Highly Decorative, Central Location
Disadvantages: Not Easily Accesible For Disabled People

The current Town Hall Building in the centre of Sheffield is one of only two Grade 1 listed Buildings in Sheffield. Built in 1890 this is the fourth Town Hall Building that the City has had. The first Town Hall Building was built in 1637. The second Town Hall Building was used between 1700 and 1808, whilst the third Building was used between 1808 and 1897. The current Town Hall Building is located on Pinstone Street right in the centre of the City. This impressive looking piece of Architecture took seven years to build so it did not officially open until the 21st May 1897 when it was opened by Queen Victoria. It was designed by a London based Architect called E.W Mountford, with an extension designed by F.E.P Edwards completed in 1923. The design was based largely on that of St. Paul's Church that occupied the land adjacent ...

micksheff 24.02.2007 · Read full review
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New York New York's a wonderful town

Advantages: A totally unique experience, New York has everything
Disadvantages: In the summer it is a bit opressive

. You could also visit Greenwich Village, the cool, kitsch place to live (TV's Friends live here!). Then there is Central Park, the vast and only expanse of parkland in Manhattan. It's not really the big deal it's made out to be, but is nevertheless good for a wander around on a nice day. Also here you can see a monument dedicated to John Lennon which was an extremely moving moment. On the food count, there is definitely every kind of cuisine to sample in New York, from fast food to Chinese to Indian to Italian. I recommend the Brooklyn Diner; well priced, rustic meals where hundreds of stars have dined. Check your table to see who has sat in your place! Alternatively the many Delicatessens dotted around have wonderful buffet bars at a cheap price. Travel around the city by subway was, to me, relatively easy and hassle free, although ...

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