The North Street Postern and Barker Tower on the west bank of the River Ouse

Date:
29 Jun 1923
Location:
North Street Postern, Micklegate, York, York
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Barker Tower, York
Reference:
CC76/00431
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Originally a medieval postern gate, the structure was enlarged in 1577. It was then replaced in 1840 by the Great North of England Railway Company, to allow them access to their coal yard.

Content

This is part of the Series: LMS01/01 London Midland And Scottish Railway Negatives - Architectural Subjects; within the Collection: LMS01 London Midland And Scottish Railway Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Medieval Boom Tower, Postern