A City built of wood - a walking tour of medieval York

Bedern Hall has a magnificent Scissor beamed roof mainly surviving from the 14th Century.
Medieval and Tudor York was a city built in wood a place where oak beams creaked, jettied upper floors leaned over narrow lanes, and everyday life unfolded inside frames that craftsmen shaped by hand. On this walk, well step into that world. In a short walk around the city centre, youll meet some of Yorks finest surviving timber framed buildings. And some of the greatest treasures are hidden in plain sight buildings you might have walked past many times. Along the way, well uncover who lived in these buildings, how they were made, and how these remarkable structures survived and evolved over time.This walk with David Farrar of York - behind the buildings, starts and finishes at Bedern Hall. Why not stop for lunch or a drink on your return? Ot lasts about 1 and a half hours and covers about 1.5 miles. Nothing too strenuous!