Travelling North for politics, historic culture and friendship

An early start today!  I am travelling to York with some LibDem friends.  We are off to the Spring Conference.  Suddenly, we know we are in the North.  This view prompts us to discuss our forthcoming meeting on air pollution.  I must do some research on the health aspects. I know it's all very serious; there are thousands or tens of thousands of excess deaths each year. 

We arrive after a smooth and uneventful journey.  It is very cold and I am really tired but this does not stop me heading out. 

Read about the city walls, which are shown above and below  here

I enjoy toast, wifi and a pleasant enviroment at cafe concerto
Feeling fortified I wander round York Minster 

I spend a while wondering if I should spend £10 to enter.  I decide to bite the billet.  I am soon very glad I did so.  I am told it costs 20K per day to run this place and I do believe it.  I learn this on a brilliant tour with David.  This lasts over an hour and is fascinating.  Three fires.  Nearly two thousand years of history.  Actual medieval glass.  I am sorry for the quality of my photos but read more here

Later, to the opening speeches then dinner with friends in my hotel.  Mushy peas and nice conversation.