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York Collection (#5)

Discover the enchanting city of York, nestled in Northern England's picturesque Yorkshire region

Background imageYork Collection: Houses in Bedern, taken down 1883 (litho)

Houses in Bedern, taken down 1883 (litho)
8632882 Houses in Bedern, taken down 1883 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses in Bedern, taken down 1883)

Background imageYork Collection: Bootham Bar and the Minster (litho)

Bootham Bar and the Minster (litho)
8632879 Bootham Bar and the Minster (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bootham Bar and the Minster)

Background imageYork Collection: York, Roman Coffin (litho)

York, Roman Coffin (litho)
8633311 York, Roman Coffin (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York, Roman Coffin. Illustration for The Dunlop Book, The Motorist's Guide)

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8627767

Background imageYork Collection: The Shambles, York (b/w photo)

The Shambles, York (b/w photo)
8647521 The Shambles, York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shambles, York)

Background imageYork Collection: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, The Queen Mother, with her daughter Princess Elizabeth in 1927 (b/w photo)

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, The Queen Mother, with her daughter Princess Elizabeth in 1927 (b/w photo)
3432471 Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, The Queen Mother, with her daughter Princess Elizabeth in 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon)

Background imageYork Collection: Peter Stuyvesant's Bowery house, called Great Bouwerie, in what is now present day Manhattan

Peter Stuyvesant's Bowery house, called Great Bouwerie, in what is now present day Manhattan, America
2907826 Peter Stuyvesant's Bowery house, called Great Bouwerie, in what is now present day Manhattan, America. Peter Stuyvesant, c.1612--1672

Background imageYork Collection: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, at Bisham Abbey, Bisham, Essex, England

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, at Bisham Abbey, Bisham, Essex, England, from The Duchess of York
3432489 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, at Bisham Abbey, Bisham, Essex, England, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageYork Collection: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, on her Shetland pony 'Bobs', from The Duchess of York

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, on her Shetland pony "Bobs", from The Duchess of York
3432485 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, on her Shetland pony "Bobs", from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageYork Collection: The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York

The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates
2915350 The Church and the Coronation of King George V. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other prominent prelates. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageYork Collection: The Old Dining-Hall, Bishopthorpe (b/w photo)

The Old Dining-Hall, Bishopthorpe (b/w photo)
8638890 The Old Dining-Hall, Bishopthorpe (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Dining-Hall, Bishopthorpe)

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8629071

Background imageYork Collection: Chapel in the Merchants Hall, Fossgate (litho)

Chapel in the Merchants Hall, Fossgate (litho)
8632911 Chapel in the Merchants Hall, Fossgate (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel in the Merchants Hall, Fossgate)

Background imageYork Collection: Walmgate Bar (litho)

Walmgate Bar (litho)
8632906 Walmgate Bar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walmgate Bar. Illustration for Picturesque York by George Benson and J England Jefferson)

Background imageYork Collection: The Pavement (litho)

The Pavement (litho)
8632897 The Pavement (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavement. Illustration for Picturesque York by George Benson and J England Jefferson)

Background imageYork Collection: Jubbergate (litho)

Jubbergate (litho)
8632896 Jubbergate (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubbergate. Illustration for Picturesque York by George Benson and J England Jefferson)

Background imageYork Collection: St Maurice's Church, taken down 1876 (litho)

St Maurice's Church, taken down 1876 (litho)
8632884 St Maurice's Church, taken down 1876 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Maurice's Church, taken down 1876)

Background imageYork Collection: Monk Bar (litho)

Monk Bar (litho)
8632883 Monk Bar (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monk Bar. Illustration for Picturesque York by George Benson and J England Jefferson)

Background imageYork Collection: College Street (litho)

College Street (litho)
8632881 College Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: College Street. Illustration for Picturesque York by George Benson and J England Jefferson)

Background imageYork Collection: The Manor House, Clifton (litho)

The Manor House, Clifton (litho)
8632876 The Manor House, Clifton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, Clifton)

Background imageYork Collection: Old House in North Street (litho)

Old House in North Street (litho)
8632869 Old House in North Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old House in North Street)

Background imageYork Collection: Tower of Holy Trinity, Church from Priory Street (litho)

Tower of Holy Trinity, Church from Priory Street (litho)
8632866 Tower of Holy Trinity, Church from Priory Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower of Holy Trinity, Church from Priory Street)

Background imageYork Collection: Corner of Micklegate and Priory Street (litho)

Corner of Micklegate and Priory Street (litho)
8632865 Corner of Micklegate and Priory Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner of Micklegate and Priory Street)

Background imageYork Collection: Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing

Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing three armed men
527962 Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing three armed men keeping lookout while others group round the fire

Background imageYork Collection: Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space

Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were
538402 Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were produced

Background imageYork Collection: The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York)

The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York)
536130 The Wolf-Charmer. By John La Farge, 1881 (engraving published New York).; (add.info.: Belief in wolf charmers widespread in France in first half of 19th century)

Background imageYork Collection: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876
532042 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876: Bell inaugurating 1520 km telephone link between New York and Chicago, 18 October 1892

Background imageYork Collection: Military multicycle by Singer & Co.. 12 men, with ammunition wagon at rear

Military multicycle by Singer & Co.. 12 men, with ammunition wagon at rear. British war department put through trials
530737 Military multicycle by Singer & Co.. 12 men, with ammunition wagon at rear. British war department put through trials. From Scientific American, New York, July 1887

Background imageYork Collection: Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York

Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New
534010 Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

Background imageYork Collection: Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York

Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York
534008 Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

Background imageYork Collection: Cape Cod women picking and sorting Cranberries, one of the most important products of the area

Cape Cod women picking and sorting Cranberries, one of the most important products of the area
530452 Cape Cod women picking and sorting Cranberries, one of the most important products of the area. Wood engraving from Harper's Monthly, New York, 1875; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageYork Collection: Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873

Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873
530434 Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. From The Science Record, New York, 1873.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageYork Collection: City of New York, c1856. Bird's-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights

City of New York, c1856. Bird's-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights, lower right
528666 City of New York, c1856. Bird's-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights, lower right. Currier & Ives print

Background imageYork Collection: Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who officially came of age at 16 in 1902 here

Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who officially came of age at 16 in 1902 here, standing beside his mother
528558 Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) who officially came of age at 16 in 1902 here, standing beside his mother, is introduced by the Pope of prospective brides

Background imageYork Collection: Chronological Chart of American History, New York, 1881. At foot of tree is Columbus

Chronological Chart of American History, New York, 1881. At foot of tree is Columbus, then Virginia, New York
528331 Chronological Chart of American History, New York, 1881. At foot of tree is Columbus, then Virginia, New York, Landing of Pilgrim Fathers

Background imageYork Collection: World War I 1914-1918: Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931)

World War I 1914-1918: Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931) for Puck, New York
528776 World War I 1914-1918: Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931) for Puck, New York, 6 November 1915

Background imageYork Collection: Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground)

Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground)
538086 Wilson sewing machine, showing belt drive (left) from treadle, oil can (centre foreground), and spools for thread (right)

Background imageYork Collection: Yorkshire: Shambles, York (b/w photo)

Yorkshire: Shambles, York (b/w photo)
8655190 Yorkshire: Shambles, York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shambles, York)

Background imageYork Collection: Impressionist Cube

Impressionist Cube
Ivan Huang

Background imageYork Collection: York England Skyline

York England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageYork Collection: Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, aged 16, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo)

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, aged 16, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo)
3432490 Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, aged 16, from The Duchess of York, c.1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageYork Collection: Thomas Wilson, 1663 - 1755. Anglican Bishop Of Sodor And Man, York, England

Thomas Wilson, 1663 - 1755. Anglican Bishop Of Sodor And Man, York, England
UIG5420306 Thomas Wilson, 1663 - 1755. Anglican Bishop Of Sodor And Man, York, England. From Our Own Country Published 1898 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageYork Collection: James II & VII, 1633 - 1701. King of England and Ireland as James II

James II & VII, 1633 - 1701. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII
UIG5419760 James II & VII, 1633 - 1701. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685

Background imageYork Collection: Wouter van Twiller, 1606 - c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company

Wouter van Twiller, 1606 - c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company and Director-General of New Netherland
UIG5419610 Wouter van Twiller, 1606 - c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company and Director-General of New Netherland, (now New York), America from 1633 until 1638

Background imageYork Collection: USA History: The Statue of Liberty in New York

USA History: The Statue of Liberty in New York
5313592 USA History: The Statue of Liberty in New York.; SeM Studio/UIG

Background imageYork Collection: Wouter van Twiller, 1606- c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company

Wouter van Twiller, 1606- c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company and Director-General of New Netherland
2907825 Wouter van Twiller, 1606- c.1654. Employee of the Dutch West India Company and Director-General of New Netherland, (now New York), America from 1633 until 1638

Background imageYork Collection: Alexander on his deathbed, c.1830 (engraving)

Alexander on his deathbed, c.1830 (engraving)
530968 Alexander on his deathbed, c.1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC. Alexander on his deathbed

Background imageYork Collection: Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880)

Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880) lived
536979 Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880) lived. 1882, (engraving from The Century Magazine, New York); Universal History Archive/UIG



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Discover the enchanting city of York, nestled in Northern England's picturesque Yorkshire region. With its rich history and stunning architecture, this captivating destination offers a blend of old-world charm and festive delights. 🎄✨ Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Colliergate and York Minster at Christmas, where twinkling lights adorn the streets and carols fill the air. Step back in time as you wander through The Shambles, a medieval street that has retained its original character throughout centuries. 🏰🌹 Transport yourself to 1981 with Class 55 DELTIC locomotives roaring through York's North Eastern Railway tracks, showcasing the city's strong railway heritage. Marvel at vintage LNER posters from the 1930s depicting The Shambles' timeless beauty or explore antique maps that reveal North and East Yorkshire's historical significance. While 'York' may evoke thoughts of New York City for some, it is here in Europe where this ancient city truly shines. Visit Low Memorial Library at Columbia University to witness how even across continents, 'York' holds importance as a symbol of knowledge and academic excellence. Delve into royal history as Queen Mother Elizabeth Bowes Lyon marries Duke (King George VI), an event that forever shaped British monarchy. Experience August 1906 when bustling crowds filled York station on North Eastern Railway lines or admire Holgate Bridge's architectural marvel built by London and North Eastern Railway in 1937. From its iconic landmarks to its vibrant cultural scene, there is no doubt that 'York' stands out as a destination brimming with stories waiting to be discovered.