On your right, you will see a modern red brick building with wide glass windows and the distinctive signage of York's Chocolate Story. Since opening here in King's Square in March 2012, this museum has celebrated a delicious piece of local heritage. York is quite literally a city built on chocolate. This place explores cacao's incredible journey from modern-day Mexico all the way to Europe. But the real heart of the attraction lies in the stories of the everyday people who worked in the legendary local factories. It shares the lives of workers at the Rowntree's factory, which opened in 1890, and the Terry's factory from 1926. These chocolate empires had a massive social impact, funding places for their workers to thrive, like Rowntree Park and the Joseph Rowntree Theatre. It is so wonderfully done that it won gold in the 2018 VisitEngland Awards. The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM if you want to create your own treats. The legacy of these factory workers still beats warmly at the heart of the city. Let the sweet history settle in, and let's make our way over to the famous Shambles Market.
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