York NRM land

Prior to being the museum, what was the land of the museum before? From Google Earth Maps, I see a lot of end tracks and buildings. There is a lot of Railway infrastructure. Is it all part of the museum or is it still used? I know the tracks right next to the museum are still used. Was this area once part of a yard and/or workshop?

my one regret , ( well theres probably several , but never mind ) , from the couple of years i spent in England , is that i never made it to York .
Doesn't answer your question though .

As I remember, part of the property was a large freight house that is now used for exhibits.

http://www.nrm.org.uk/AboutUs/history.aspx


Tony Bailey