Bird’s-Eye View of the City of York, 1858

by John Storey after Nathaniel Whittock

This is a large coloured lithograph showing York as it apparently appeared in the mid-19th century. The level of minute detail is impressive (click on the picture for a better look), down to boats moored on the river bank and people walking in the Museum Gardens. It is fascinating to look at the way York has changed, particularly the railway station, which was originally inside the city walls.

I could study it for hours – it is well worth a look in the flesh.  The lithograph can be seen in the exhibition “A Different View” in the Little Gallery at the Art Gallery until July 2009. 

Info by Jenny, reference R1946

by Collections Snapshots
3 Comments

i would like to buy one of these.
any idea how i can?

jon stroup October 20th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

Like Jon, I am very keen to find a copy of this, having seen an original lithograph but have had no luck after much searching. Any information would be appreciated.

Nigel Nicholson May 24th, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Dear Nigel and Jon
Good news – copies of this print are available in the York Art Gallery shop. If you can’t get to the gallery, telephone Sharon Finlayson on 01904 697975 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) for help with ordering.
Hope this helps!

Janet June 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm

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