Memorial Gardens — Attraction in Great Britain

I sit here regular as I have done for years. I have never seen a rat, as others have reported, but so what if there is. It's a garden beside the river. It's kept very clean but I'm afraid rats live in this world too. The people who spoil this place are the drunks who hide in the bushes. These people are a waste of space, they are disgusting dirty drunks and druggies who all have a place to live but choose to beg and drink alcohol all day while pissing in the bushes. These people are not homeless veterans as somebody on here has suggested and im angry that you can even think these people ever served our country. The only thing they...

Came upon this peaceful garden close to the usual drop-off point for our coach. It lies between the railway station and the busy Lendal Bridge that leads into the centre of York. The simple war memorial, surrounded by poppy wreaths when I visited, commemorates the York citizens who lost their lives in the two world wars. The garden is only small, predominantly grass with some fine mature trees, well-kept paths, and plenty of seating. It's a nice quiet spot to sit and relax, and maybe eat a packed lunch, before heading into the city centre. The River Ouze flows alongside the back of the garden, and there's also access to the city...

Brilliant and spectacular. Great to find myself surrounded by other train nuts. The main hall is spectacular. They are about to carry out another expansion. Can't wait. I may stay the night next time so I can do justice to the cathedral and the rest...