York Collection (#94)

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938. LNER class A4 Dominion of New Zealand on the Flying Scotsman sercive arriving into York

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway. A group of staff under the station roof, about 1925

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Reproduction of a painted photograph by F Moore, looking towards the station from the south, with six locomotives facing the camera

York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway. Panoramic view of the city from the south, with the station on the left and Scarborough Bridge across the River Ouse

York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908. The exterior of the goods warehouse and weighbridge, with horse drawn carts. This building is now part of the National Railway Museum

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906. General view of the station from platform 4 looking north

York (old station), North Eastern Railway, 1908. The roadside entrance to the station

York North Eastern Railway. August 1909
York, North Eastern Railway. August 1909.The interior of the York South end signal box. This box contained 295 levers

Water Works Signal Box, York. Inside the signal box three signalmen work telegraph block instruments and signal levers

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1922. View into the busy station from the south. A Lancashire & Yorkshire 4-4-2 is departing on a west bound express

York, North Eastern Railway, Locomotive number 119
York, North Eastern Railway locomotive number 119 at York station, with the roundhouse engine shed in the background. Men and a boy pose in front of the engine and on the footplate

The Shambles at dusk, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869) and his son Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926). Opened 1883. Top: Laying cable

Gulliver walking about on the table at the inn as Glumdalcitch, his little Brobdingnagian nurse commanded him. Chromolithgraph from an early 20th century Jonathan Swift Gullivers Travels published

Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving, 1885

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Darwin English naturalist. Evolution by Natural Selection. Engraving from The Century Magazine, New York, January 1883

Soup Kitchen for unemployed in New York circa 1930

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models. From The Science Record New York, 1762. Engraving

Pericles / Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, and some of the public buildings
Pericles/Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, and some of the public buildings erected in Athens under his patronage. Woodcut from the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. From the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

Blast furnaces at the Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA. Wood engraving New York 1873

Skeleton of Mammoth discovered in 1817 by Dr Mitchell of New York at Goschen, Orange County and later assembled in the Philadelphia Museum. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823. Lithograph

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine New York 1875. Wood engraving

Brookbank, Shotter Mill, Surrey, where English novelist, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans 1819-1880) lived. From The Century Magazine, New York, 1882

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models. From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving

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

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American artist and inventor. Inventor of the first functional electric telegraph, 1835 and, with Alexander Bain (1810-1977), of the Morse code

Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harper s
Deliveries and collections taking place at Wells Fargo depot, New York. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine New York 1875. Wood engraving

The Express Train. Locomotive with cowcatcher hauls train through cutting. Print published by Currier & Ives, New York 1870. Lithograph

Richard (Plantagenet), Duke of York (1411-1460), claimant to English throne. Father of Edward IV and Richard III. Engraving of statue at one time on Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury

Releasing French army homing pigeons on board the transatlantic liner La Bretagne between Le Havre and New York. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 10 April 1898

Shakespeare, Richard III Act IV Sc. IV. Elizabeth Woodville and the Duchess of York, Widow and mother of Edward IV, intercept and remonstrate with Richard III. Illustration by Sir John Gilbert

Washington E Connor, partner and broker of Jay Gould. Thought to do the largest brokerage business in the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving 1885

Shakers: Society of Believers in Christs Second Appearance. Shakers dancing at Meeting, holding hands palms upwards to catch Gods grace and blessing

Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. Subject of many romantic stories especially that of his ride to York on his mare Black Bess

Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, finds himself in kingdom of the Houyhnhns. He discusses mankind with his master

Dunstanburgh Castle on the coast of Northumberland, which changed hands a number of times during the Wars of the Roses between the house of York and Lancaster. Nineteenth century engraving

Pre-Columbian: Columbia. Muisca (fl1000-1541) Cast gold figure pendant, 18cm high. Metropolitan Museum, New York

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-67) American geophysicist: superintendent of US Coast Survey: great grandson of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving, New York, 1896

Anne Hyde (1637-1671) by Sir Peter Lely. Lady Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (22 March 1638 - 10 April 1671) first wife of James, Duke of York (the future King James II of England and VII of Scotland)

from Atlas maior. Amsterdam, Johannes Blaeu, 1662 Atlas. A detail from a map of the East Indies showing, outlined in pink, the first European discoveries along the Cape York Peninsula

Leonard Bernstein, composer, conductor and musical director of New York City Symphony Source Library of Congress. 1945

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, USA, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869) and his son Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926), and opened in 1883

Coal cutting machine on rails, powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead. From The Practical Dictionary of Mechanics by Edward H Knight (New York and London, c1880)

Youngs Hotel, from the Beach Postcard. 1904, Youngs Hotel, from the Beach Postcard

The Nubble Postcard. 1904, The Nubble Postcard

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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.