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Welcome to York, one of England's oldest cities.

Roman history, medieval streets, a massive cathedral, ancient buildings, this city has it all. I can't believe it's been 12 years since I last visited.

There's LOADS more images from this day. View them all here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2026/1/31/york-north-yorkshire-winter 👍

#york #yorkshire #northyorkshire #winter #uk #britain #england #photography #photo #photographie #travel #architecture

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A high-angle, wide-view shot captures the historic Shambles in York, where narrow, cobbled streets are lined with overhanging timber-framed buildings. In the foreground, a man in a green puffer jacket walks past a shop window, while further down the lane, several people stroll along the uneven pavement. To the right, the dark green storefront of W. Hamond, "The Original Whitby Jet Shop," stands out with its gold lettering. Above the street, traditional hanging signs for "Little Shambles Jewellers" and "Monk Bar Chocolatiers" add to the medieval atmosphere. The timber-framed structures lean towards each other over the narrow alleyway under a pale blue sky, creating a sense of enclosed history.

A low-angle shot captures the sun-drenched ruins of St Mary's Abbey in York, with the crumbling stone walls rising from a frost-dusted green lawn. In the foreground, large, weathered stone blocks and the bases of former columns sit amongst the grass, leading the eye towards the main structure. The remaining abbey wall features tall, slender columns and elegant Gothic arches that frame the bright blue sky. Warm, golden sunlight hits the pale stone, casting long shadows across the ground and highlighting the intricate carvings still visible on the ruined masonry. Bare trees stand in the background under a soft morning light, enhancing the tranquil and historic atmosphere of the site.

A dramatic low-angle shot looks up at the towering west front of York Minster, its pale limestone facade glowing under a bright, clear sky. The intricate Gothic architecture is showcased through soaring twin towers, ornate stone carvings, and the massive Great West Window with its delicate tracery. In the foreground, a traditional black Victorian-style street lamp stands prominently to the left, positioned behind a wrought-iron fence. At the base of the cathedral, several small figures of people walk across the paved square, dwarfed by the sheer scale of the minster. The low sun casts long, soft shadows across the ground, highlighting the textures of the masonry and the grand arched entrances of this historic English landmark.

A wide-angle evening shot captures the charming corner of Stonegate's Original Teddy Bear Shop in York, housed in a historic timber-framed building with a jettied upper floor. The shopfront features a bright red door and large multi-paned windows filled with soft toys, framed by festive green garlands and twinkling fairy lights. A life-sized, furry brown bear statue stands on the pavement outside the entrance, welcoming passers-by. Above the corner post, a peculiar carved wooden figure, known as the 'Little Admiral', is attached to the beam, while a traditional hanging sign for the shop dangles from the wall. The narrow, cobbled street stretches into the distance under a deep blue twilight sky, with the warm glow from neighbouring shop windows and overhead Christmas lights reflecting off the damp flagstones as a few pedestrians stroll past.

Ian Cylkowski Photography.

York, North Yorkshire, Winter — Ian Cylkowski Photography. Photography

It’s been about 12 years since I last went to York.

Ian Cylkowski Photography

@IanCykowski@photog.social · 4 days ago

Welcome to York, one of England's oldest cities.

Roman history, medieval streets, a massive cathedral, ancient buildings, this city has it all. I can't believe it's been 12 years since I last visited.

There's LOADS more images from this day. View them all here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2026/1/31/york-north-yorkshire-winter 👍

#york #yorkshire #northyorkshire #winter #uk #britain #england #photography #photo #photographie #travel #architecture

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Ian Cylkowski Photography.

York, North Yorkshire, Winter — Ian Cylkowski Photography. Photography

It’s been about 12 years since I last went to York.

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@EclecticHuman@zirk.us · 5 days ago

This path among beech trees creates an unexpected frame for art. Those exposed roots are a sculpture you can walk on — the roots of a fallen beech tree, cast in bronze and reintegrated into the path through the wood.
"Speed Breakers" by Hemali Bhuta, in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
#FootpathFriday #Sculpture #LookDown #YSP #Yorkshire #Beech #Bronze