Clifford's Tower in York is recognised around the world as one of Yorkshire's truly iconic landmarks. It is an enormously important monument, steeped in 750 years of history. But on 27th October 2016 the City of York Council planning committee gave approval for the English Heritage visitor centre plans, including a concrete and glass building incorporating a souvenir shop, coffee bar and viewing area, which will be embedded in the base of the mound itself. Thousands of York residents, and people from around Britain and the world object to these plans and believe that this is a huge mistake. It is felt that it would be an offensively commercial addition to this much loved landmark.
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