From its earliest days as a Roman legionary fortress, through the Middle
Ages when the town grew as a major trading centre and became Henry
VIII's northern capital; through the grandeur and decadence of Georgian
York and into the nineteenth century when the city became an important
railway hub, confectionery manufacturer and pioneer of social housing,
to its current status as a majour tourist destination and sustainable
city, York has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary
history is embodied in the rich architecture that has shaped this
beautifully preserved city, famed for its Gothic cathedral. York in 50
Buildings explores the history of York through a selection of its
greatest architectural treasures. From the magnificent medieval York
Minster to the first neoclassical building in Europe, this unique study
celebrates York's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way.
Local architectural historian and photographer Andrew Graham guides the
reader on a tour of the city's historic buildings and modern
architectural projects.