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11NovNovember 11, 2023

York’s History: Celebrating its Most Influential Figures

York, a city steeped in history and culture, boasts a rich tapestry woven by countless individuals who have left an indelible mark on its legacy. From monarchs and inventors to philanthropists and artists, the contributions of these important figures have shaped York into the captivating city it is today. In this article, we celebrate and pay homage to some of the most influential people in York's history. 1. Constantine the Great (272-337 AD): Roman Emperor and Visionary At the beginning of York's...

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13OctOctober 13, 2023

York’s Treasures: Exploring the City’s Most Important Objects

York, a city steeped in history and cultural heritage, is home to an array of important objects that bear witness to its illustrious past. From ancient artifacts to valuable manuscripts and stunning works of art, these treasures offer a glimpse into the city's fascinating history and the stories of the people who once lived here. In this article, we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring some of York's most important objects. 1. The York Gospels: A Testament to Artistry and...

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18SepSeptember 18, 2023

Unveiling the Mystique of York’s Six Bars: A Journey through History and Heritage

York, the ancient city in northern England, is renowned for its rich history and heritage. Among its many historical treasures, the city's six bars stand tall as stoic guardians, bearing witness to centuries of triumphs and trials. In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey to explore the stories behind these remarkable structures, delving into their significance, architectural wonders, and the tales they tell about York's past. The Intriguing Role of York's Bars in History The term "bars" in York refers...

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06SepSeptember 6, 2023

The Ages of York in One Short Walk

Everyone knows that the best way to see a city or town imbued with so much history like York is to walk it. So here is a walk which takes in the broad expanse of York’s vast historical heritage, ranging from the Romans to the present day. And don’t forget to look up as you stroll around: there’s as much up there as there is down here! We’ll start at the medieval Minster (1) as it’s the biggest, most famous and most...

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18JulJuly 18, 2023

10 Events in the History of York Minster

The life and history of York’s most prominent building York Minster is probably the best known landmark in the city. Its Gothic towers and great size loom over the city and can be seen for miles around; inside, still a place of worship, prayer and learning, it is also a huge tourist draw for the city. This cathedral dedicated to St Peter is one of the largest in Europe and in its centuries of history has seen many important events, which we’ll uncover...

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12DecDecember 12, 2022

A Snapshot of York Industry Through Time

York, because of its cloth trade and the ancillary industries associated with it in the 14th century, was described as ‘the foremost industrial town in the North of England.’ This prosperity was short-lived though, and the trade in cloth declined to such a degree that, as we have seen, a visitor to the city in the seventeenth century, Thomas Fuller, remarked: ‘the foreign trade is like their river...low and flat.’. The railway and confectionery industries were soon to change York’s industrial...

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27OctOctober 27, 2022

Out Now! York Through the Lens of The Press

You can now get your hands on a copy of the most exciting new book about York available this year. York Through the Lens of The Press is a nostalgic look at the stories, events and news about the city which have appeared in The Press, its local newspaper, over the past hundred or more years. The Yorkshire Evening Press, known today simply as The Press, has been the beating heart of life in York since 1882. Through the reporting of its journalists and...

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18JunJune 18, 2020

York – A Flooded City

York is famous for its floods. Whenever it happens, TV news channels cover the dramatic and destructive effects of the rivers Ouse and Foss as they spill into the streets and buildings. According to York - A Rare Insight, unwise and reckless development by Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and everyone that followed them right up to the 21st Century has meant that the streets and buildings of York have regularly been subject to flooding. The Evelyn Collection, which is featured in this book,...

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23AprApril 23, 2020

Looking Back at the Old City of York through the Evelyn Collection

York was privileged to be one of the earliest cities in the world to be photographed, thanks, in part, to it being the birthplace of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1831. Photography was one of those areas of science on the cusp of development and progress. Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson took what are probably the earliest photographs of York while attending a meeting of the association in October 1844. William Arthur Evelyn arrived in York in 1891....

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