York & Selby Magistrates Court

The original tower was built after the Norman conquest of York in 1068 - a tumultuous history continued for centuries after.

A fourteenth century street with overhanging eaves, some have traced the history back to the 1068 Domesday Book.

Named for St Helen's Church located in the square, the area has been a gathering place for locals for nearly three centuries.

The Ouse flows for 60 miles through the city of York and the town of Selby to join the River Aire. The name Ouse is of Celtic origin and is formed from the word 'USA' which means water.

Enjoy a stroll down the quaint, shop-lined Parliament Street for a feel of the city of York from days gone by.

The guildhall began as a meeting house for guilds in the 15th century. It was bombed in a blitz during WWII and was reopened with a new stained glass window after the war.