Secret York: An Unusual Guide (Secret Guides)

Product Information

But this is the point. Stay long enough, and follow the motions of these concentrating thousands, and soak in the context and the chaos, and you might detect an inner buzz as a titanic current - the essence of New York - juices you up. The longest I did was from Inwood to the Battery,' says Cheryl, a regular. Not shabby: it's the entire length of Manhattan. 'It was painful. But what fascinates me about these walks, is I see neighbourhoods that I wouldn't normally go to.' Often the territory covered has no conspicuous appeal, and slyly reversing your assumptions may be the best thing Shorewalkers offers. 'You'll turn a corner,' says Cheryl, 'and all of a sudden you'll have an unbelievable view.' The late c. 15th saw York’s fortunes reversed. Yorkist king Richard III was defeated at the Battle of Bosworth Field by the House of Lancaster’s Henry Tudor, marking the end of the War of the Roses. York’s textile industry declined in the face of competition from West Yorkshire towns. The city became ruinous and depopulated. Worse was to come following the collapse of York’s great religious houses during the Reformation and Dissolution of the Monasteries, followed by Catholic strife and then civil war…

Unfortunately, in the 1920s a murder occurred near the cave which led the authorities to seal it off permanently. However, the steps remain and those who know about this secret place can go out to look for it, while others pass by unaware. A Hint of Italy in The Bronx – Villa Charlotte BronteThe Villa truly depicts Italian architecture with its sunken courtyards, beautiful balconies, hedge-lined paths, cathedral ceilings, and arched staircases. When you think of New York, Central Park will be one of the first things that comes to mind. It is, undisputedly, one of the most popular places in NYC and one of the must-visit spots. Why is it on our list, you might wonder? Central Park is ginormous, so much so that a large number of hidden treasures are found within, including Ramble cave.

A brilliant new guidebook to New York unearths 'insider experiences' from Brooklyn to the Bronx, all so unusual that even most locals won't know about them. Laura Fowler delves in for a preview. If you’re living ‘across the pond’, don’t forget to visit the piece that resides outside The Imperial War Museum in Londontoo. 3.) Walk New York’s Glass Waterfall Tunnel While the street doesn’t look the same as it did during its crime-ridden days, it is still super cool to visit. If you wish to stroll where the gangsters once roamed, a walking tour is the best way to see where some of the worst criminal acts took place. For a true lover of mystery and crime fiction, this is truly one of the best-hidden treasures of NYC. The Very Hush Hush – Tunnels Beneath Columbia University What could be more York-like than having the remains of a Roman bathhouse underneath a pub?! The Roman Baths is a pub on the busy St. Sampson’s Square, but underground are the remains of the bathhouse where Roman soldiers went to blow off some steam. While the museum is quite small, there’s lots of information about the life of Roman soldiers living in Eboracum (as York was known). Reward yourself from a pint at the bar after taking in all the history!After the fall of the Berlin Wall a generation ago, parts of the wall were distributed all across the globe, with five pieces ending up across the city of New York. With the hundreds of thousands of visitors each day, it can be hard to hear the calming art installation that has been installed byMax Neuhaus right in the middle of Times Square. Next to York Explore Library and Museum Gardens are some of the ruins of St. Leonard’s Hospital. At one time it was the biggest hospital in the north of England. It was founded after the Norman Conquest, and this building was built after the former St. Peters Hospital was damaged by fire in 1137. The vaulted crypt is all that’s left, and the structure on top would have been the chapel. Having a prime location built into the actual city walls, Gatehouse Coffee is probably my favorite coffee shop in the city. Not only can you walk out along the barbican of the gate to the city, but you can also enjoy your drinks on the rooftop terrace with views towards the Minster, or cozy up in the indoor rooms. Their chai tea latte is the only hot beverage I’ll buy (and for someone who doesn’t drink coffee or tea, that says a lot). Gatehouse is definitely one of the best coffee shops in York!

Built on Roosevelt Island, this abandoned smallpox hospital has been left untouched since its last inhabitants left. Would you believe it if we told you that amidst New York’s skyscrapers and busy roads is a medieval castle? A long and winding wooded pathway atop a hill in Manhattan will take you on a journey to the Middle Ages.Created by artist,Cynthia von Buhler – there are scores of tiny little doors that are dotted all across New York City.