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A History of York in 101 People, Objects & Places
York - A Rare Insight
York Through the Lens of The Press
York Historic Walking Guides
Women of York
Yorkshire Literary Landscapes
Pubs in and Around York

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York Station luggage

The first attempt at a Lendal Bridge in York.

From the Evelyn Collection

A fantastic new book on York history

A HISTORY OF YORK in 101 PEOPLE, OBJECTS & PLACES

Out now - this fascinating new guide to the streets, snickleways, bars, famous people and objects which make York the incredible place it is.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-York-People-Objects-Places/dp/173981942X/

A scene of yesteryear on the Ouse Bridge in York

A traffic jammed Ouse Bridge in York

Daniel Defoe, in his Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain described the original as ‘near 70 foot in diameter; it is, without exception, the greatest in England, some say it’s as large as the Rialto at Venice, though I think not.’

There were about fifty shops, a prison or kidcote, a town hall and a hospital on the bridge and from 1367 England ’s first public toilets are reputed to have opened here (issuing into the river): ‘the place on Owsbridge callyd the pyssing howes’. Agnes Gretehede was paid two shillings a year to keep them clean in 1544.

The present Ouse Bridge was built between 1810 and 1821.

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Where is this house in York?

York Historic Walking Guides takes you on 10 themed walks around the city of , covering its history, people, buildings, ghosts, beer and chocolate!⁠
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March 1966, caravans outside St Lawrence junior and infant school in York.

Piccadilly, York

Earlier buildings in the course of demolition, with the lantern tower of St Helen’s church visible.

This view has now totally changed, with modern shops here.

Read about the major events in the history of York Minster.

10 Events in the History of York Minster

The defining moments in this centuries old landmark, from the building of the earliest chapel to the Norman cathedral and fires that have ravaged the building.

https://destinworld.com/2023/07/18/10-events-in-the-history-of-york-minster/

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A Lancaster bomber fly past at the Yorkshire Air Museum

YORK PAST | Bomber Fly-Past

This Lancaster Bomber overflew Elvington airfield near York to commemorate Bomber Command in World War 2.

This airfield is now home to the Yorkshire Air Musuem.

Taken from York Through the Lens of The Press, by Paul Chrystal
https://www.amazon.co.uk/York-Through-Lens-Press-Chrystal/dp/1739819411/

Historic photo of York’s riverside

HISTORIC YORK | The River Ouse

A historic riverside view of central York

From the book York Through the Lens of The Press, out now.
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Own a piece of York’s theatre history

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

Read about some of the most important objects you'll find in York, all of which you can see with your own eyes.

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11 photos show how York has changed over the years

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23854580.11-photos-show-york-changed-since-1993/?ref=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR3QLs3GJANfwjIPKqF8bkrgf3GANGgo2VeGtxShsPZCzacSyV6WyOvd2ZY_aem_AVTOULVqYJjArhdIUfunVDlQqy_NPa0_SZJ3uKPGX9IfdFLew5PAq7S5Fvj-tUOHOCs

11 photos that show how York has changed since 1993 - 30 years ago! DO you remember 1993 - 30 years ago? Here are 11 photos that show how York has changed

Something interesting for York history fans in The Press newspaper today (and online).

Author's history of York in 101 unusual 'people, objects and places' Author's history of York in 101 unusual people, objects and places

What are some of the most important objects to see in York?

This new article makes some recommendations of objects you can see today.

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How different Middlesbrough once was

MIDDLESBROUGH A COLOURFUL PAST shows boys standing outside the old Royal Exchange building.

Once an iconic part of Middlesbrough's Victorian landscape, the Exchange was demolished in the early 1980s to make way for the new A66 link passing through the town.

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York floods

Constantine the Great: The Roman Emperor with a Yorkshire Connection

The Emperor and the City
Constantine the Great, a name that echoes through early history, is a figure of immense significance in the narrative of one of Britain's most Roman-influenced cities - York. The bronze statue of Constantine, crafted by Philip Jackson, stands proudly outside the Minster, his broken sword a symbol of his enduring legacy. But there's more to this story than just a statue.

The Rise of an Emperor
In AD 305, Constantius, Constantine's father, ascended to the throne as the Roman Emperor. His reign, however, was short-lived. After launching a successful campaign against the Picts beyond the Antonine Wall, he met an untimely death in Eboracum, the Roman name for York, in 306. But before his demise, Constantius recommended his son to the influential Roman army as his successor. Consequently, Constantine was declared emperor by the legions in York, marking the beginning of a new era in Roman history.

The Triumph of the Church
Constantine's reign was not just significant for his military and political achievements. He also played a pivotal role in the religious transformation of the Roman Empire. Constantine was the first Roman Emperor to adopt the Christian faith, marking the beginning of the end of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. This period is often referred to as the Triumph of the Church, the Peace of the Church, or the Constantinian Shift.

In 313, Constantine and Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, which decriminalised Christian worship throughout the Roman Empire. This marked the arrival of religious tolerance, albeit of a sort, in the empire.

The Legacy of Constantine
Constantine died in York in 337, leaving behind a legacy that would shape the course of history. His influence is still felt in York today, with his statue serving as a reminder of the city's rich Roman heritage.

If you're interested in delving deeper into the history of York and its connection with Constantine the Great, consider checking out the book "History of York: 101 People, Objects, Places" available now.

This book offers a fascinating exploration of York's history, from its Roman roots to its present-day charm.

York's Hospitium

People often ask what this building was, and is. A splendid 14th-century half-timbered building in Museum Gardens, it was probably designed both as a guest house for ‘lower rank’ visitors to the nearby St Mary’s Abbey (merchants for example) and as a warehouse for goods for the abbey, conveniently unloaded from the river nearby. Its name derives from our ‘hospitality’, rather than ‘hospital’ and, as noted, was built as a place to house and feed visiting pilgrims. The Hospitium originally formed part of a group of buildings in the abbey grounds.

Over the years it has had a number of different uses. You may have visited for an event or wedding. Have you been inside?

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A History of York in 101 People, Objects & Places by Paul Chrystal. Out this week!

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A horse and cart and early horse-driven bus battle the floods in York.

The final Evening Press edition of the old Milennium - 31st December 1999.

Who remembers Les Richardson, who sold the Press in York for many years?

A wonderful book looking at York’s past as told through The Press newspaper over the years.

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