"York City Beautiful" invites the reader to explore this exciting and vibrant city with a superb collection of over 500 carefully selected full-colour photographs. Each image is accompanied by a fully informative caption. The city of York has so much to offer. With fabulous architecture, delightful parks, works of art, shops, bars and cafes, it is a city which has something for everyone. "York City Beautiful" is more than simply a photo guide; it is a celebration of this wonderful city. Each step you take through this delightful city reveals another facet of its exciting history; from the beautiful mediaeval churches to stunningly ornate Victorian buildings: from ancient edifices to modern structures.Although York is rightfully proud of its heritage it is not content to rest on its laurels and looks towards the future, as recent major property development throughout the city will testify. This book brings together an exciting combination of outstanding old buildings and striking modern structures, which is guaranteed to appeal to residents and visitors alike. This book takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the streets, squares and parks of this thriving city, and shows why York is truly a City Beautiful. Containing over 300 full-colour photographs taken from around the city of York, this book will entertain locals and tourists alike. It is highly illustrated throughout with full colour photography.

Author Biography

ALISTAIR and JAN CAMPBELL have travelled extensively by land, sea and air during their careers as photographers and members of the Royal Navy. They have received high accolade and official recognition for their talents as photographers. With various promotions and official awards, including a British Empire Medal in the 1992 HM Queens New Years Honours List. Now pursuing new ambitions, they have formed an online image library designed to supply the travel industry with high-quality imagery of UK city scenes and landmarks.