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9781874454267
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Lavishly illustrated book dealing principally with the 'Old Ouse Bridge', built in 1565-6. The Tudor bridge with its large and unusual central arch, crowned by its chapel, council chamber, debtors' goal, shops and houses, and framed by the river and waterfronts, attracted artists including Joseph Farrington, John Sell Cotman, John Varley, J.M.W.Turner and Thomas Girtin. The book includes brief essays on various aspects of the bridge and its buildings. Irresistible to anyone interested in the history and architecture of York.Wilson, Barbara is the author of 'Fairest Arch in England"', published 2002 under ISBN 9781874454267 and ISBN 1874454264.
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