St Leonard’s Place, York 1977
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The historic architectural layers of York, North Yorkshire, are captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1977. The archival image looks across St Leonard’s Place from a vantage point behind the statue of William Etty, featuring a public water fountain in the foreground. A prominent yellow and white coach operated by Doigs Tours dominates the street level, reflecting the height of 1970s coach tourism. In the background, the medieval stone gatehouse of Bootham Bar stands next to the red-tiled roofs of traditional brick buildings, while the magnificent Gothic towers of York Minster rise majestically into the clouded sky. Pedestrians in mid-1970s attire are seen near the fountain, and a blue car is partially visible near the white facade of the De Grey Rooms. This factual record documents the bustling heritage environment of York during the late 1970s, showcasing the city’s unique blend of Roman, medieval, and Georgian history.
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