Micklegate Bar: York's Royal Entryway
06/24/22 • 27 min
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York's City Walls are the most complete in England, and they feature 4 Bars, though sadly not the kind that serve drinks!
Join Miranda and Lucas as they take a small step back from the Viking Age and look at York's Royal Entrance: Micklegate Bar.
Following the Platinum Jubilee, we take a look at the monarch's ceremonial entrance into the city. Where did the ceremony come from? And have all the monarchs been so warmly welcomed?
Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!
York's City Walls are the most complete in England, and they feature 4 Bars, though sadly not the kind that serve drinks!
Join Miranda and Lucas as they take a small step back from the Viking Age and look at York's Royal Entrance: Micklegate Bar.
Following the Platinum Jubilee, we take a look at the monarch's ceremonial entrance into the city. Where did the ceremony come from? And have all the monarchs been so warmly welcomed?
Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!
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