Going ‘round in circles

York celebrates as we finally make the cover of Best of British Roundabouts!

We might have fascinating history, dozens of museums and visitor attractions, the largest gothic cathedral north of the Alps and that blue man on a bike - but quite frankly we've always felt a little disappointed to miss out one particular accolade. Well cheer up, because the day has finally arrived! The UK Roundabout Appreciation Society (UKRAS) offered its sincere congratulations after naming Holgate Windmill roundabout the 'Best in Britain'.

The roundabout, which features a delightful working-order windmill, now features on the front cover of the UKRAS' cult-classic, world-wide selling calendar, 'Best of British Roundabouts' 2013.

Yes!

Chief Executive of Visit York, Gillian Cruddas MBE, said, "We are delighted that one of our most unusual visitor attractions has attracted the attention of the Roundabout Appreciation Society."

Jenny Hartland, Chair of the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society, said she was delighted with the accolade, commenting, "We are tremendously grateful to be recognised as the most dramatic and remarkable roundabouts that you are ever likely to see anywhere in Britain."

In your face, other roundabouts!

President of UKRAS, Kevin Beresford added his congratulations saying, "York's residents should feel very proud to live in the home of such a beautiful and well preserved piece of industrial history.  I have to admit I've travelled from John O' Groats to Lands End in my search for the perfect Holy Grail Gyratory and now I think I've found it in the city of York.  I thought I'd seen everything on a roundabout but I've never experienced a working windmill."

Welcome to York bud. We rock.

 

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