City Centre West in York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Siege of York 1644

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2024

1. The Siege of York 1644 Marker

Inscription. On the 16th July 1644 the Royalists surrendered the City (after three months of siege) to the besieging Parliamentary forces at this point. The terms of surrender were generous and it was due to Ferdinando Fairfax and his son, Thomas Fairfax, second and third Lords Fairfax of Cameron, that the City (and in particular the Minster glass) was preserved from destruction.

This plaque was unveiled on the 350th Anniversary of the surrender by Nicholas 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, and the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of York (Coun. David Wilde).

Erected 1994.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1644.

Location. 53° 57.353′ N, 1° 5.46′ W. Marker is in York, England. It is in City Centre West. It is at the intersection of Blossom Street and Micklegate, on the left when traveling north on Blossom Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Blossom Street, York, England YO1 6JU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic

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Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Micklegate Bar (a few steps from this marker); Northeastern Railway War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); North Eastern Railway Head Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Leeman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Afghanistan War Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); York War Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); John Snow (approx. half a kilometer away); John Snow Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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