vveanfong.blogspot.com: June 2013

Hi, I've arrived in Sheffield few days ago. A small and lovely city, and hey it is summer now.

Is time for some sunbathing huh.

Class started on 3 of June, classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday only. All of my classes started on 9am. It is torturing to walk around 15 – 20 mins to class in this so-called LOVELY weather. The weather is around 9 to 20 Celsius!!

Bought 10 trip tickets from Uni. Thus, literately I will be travelling around for 10 weeks! Hehe!

YORK is the first destination. The ticket cost us £10, not included any entrance fees and meals.

Woke up early in the morning, and gathered at The Hubs. We were only given a print-colored map of YORK and that’s all! Uhhhh…

The journey took around 1 hour and we arrived at York on 930 in the morning.

We had only few hours to spare the MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS IN YORK which is from 930am to 530pm!

Useless Map

Some random shoots of YORK

OOTD

Ame's scarf, Miss Selfidge kintwear, Topshop legging Jean and F21 boots.

Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grisly incident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treason against Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. With sweeping panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside, it isn't hard to see why Clifford's Tower played such a crucial role in the control of northern England.(copied from Clifford's Tower)

Hey yo bros and sistas :)

Views from Clifford's Tower

York Minster

From the world's greatest treasures to the smallest curiosities, York Minster is one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, with foundations rooted in the nation's earliest history. Explore a masterpiece in stained glass and stone, its vast spaces alive with the sanctity and tradition of worship and heavenly music. Or quiet corners revealing unexpected stories and human inspiration. (copied from York Minster)

National Railway Museum

For a fantastic FREE* day out for the whole family in York, visit the award winning National Railway Museum.Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York’s only National Museum. Explore our giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, step on to the futuristic, Japanese Bullet Train or marvel at the stunning opulence of the Royal Trains. (Copied from National Railway Museum )

Deans Park Garden

Managed by the Dean and Chapter of York Minster, Dean's Park is one of York's best loved places offering magnificent views of the Minster. Located to the north side of York Minster and home to the Cathedral Library, the park Refreshment stand for ice-cream and soft drinks during the summer months. (copied from Deans Park Garden )

City of York Walls

No visit to York would be complete without a walk around the City Walls. At 3.4 kilometres long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls in England. About 2.5 million people walk along all or part of the City walls each year, enjoying some amazing views. The completion of the entire circuit will take approximately 2 hours. There are five main bars or gateways, one Victorian gateway, one postern (a small gateway) and 45 towers. The walls weigh approximately 100,000 metric tonnes.

The Shamble

A famous medieval street of shops mentioned in The Domesday Book named after the shammel benches where butchers would display their wares. Still good for shopping today. Originally home to Margaret Clitherow, the Catholic martyr and a shrine to her can be found at number 35.

The Castle Museum

The Wheel of York

Visit the Wheel of York for stunning panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks including fascinating commentary as you sit enjoying views of York like you've never seen before. At an awe-inspiring 196ft (60m) the Wheel of York with 42 capsules including a luxury VIP capsule with glass floor, leather interior and DVD player (with the option of champagne) is the ultimate journey above the city of York. (copied from The Wheel of York )

Some random shoot in same random gardens

*Phail! can't recall what's the gardens' name*