27 Black and White Photos That Capture Street Scenes of York, England in 1960
York is a historic walled city at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The municipality is the traditional county town of the historic county of Yorkshire to which it gives its name.
The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained.
In the 19th century, York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. In recent decades, the economy of York has moved from being dominated by its confectionery and railway-related industries to one that provides services. The University of York and health services have become major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy.
English photographer Allan took these amazing photographs that documented street scenes of York in August of 1960.
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
England in 1960
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