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York Then and Now

Explore 22 historic and modern photo comparisons from York. Drag the interactive sliders to see how these places have changed over time.

The York archive offers a selection of then-and-now photo comparisons highlighting landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower, Monk Bar, Bowes Morrell, and Walmgate Bar. Visitors can explore how these notable locations have changed over the years by browsing through posts that pair historical images with contemporary photographs. Each entry allows for a direct visual comparison, showing perspectives from the early 1800s right up to recent years. This tag archive provides an opportunity to examine contrasting views of York alongside similarly styled comparisons from New York locations like Times Square and Central Park.

  • East 57th Street, New York 1911 – 2026



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  • West 36th Street, New York 1911 – 2026



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  • West 20th Street, New York 1911 – 2026



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  • Washington Square Park, New York 1911 – 2026



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  • West Broadway, New York 1979 – 2026



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  • Flat Iron Building, New York 1905 – 2026



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  • Clifford’s Tower, York 1800s – 2025



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  • Gooderham Flatiron Building New York 1898 – 2025



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  • Monk Bar in York c1900 – 2024

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  • Bowes Morrell York c 1900 – 2024

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