York And Son Collection

The New Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
The New Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Sydney Town Hall, on George Street, was completed in 1889. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

George Street, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
George Street, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Horse-drawn vehicles on Sydneys original high street. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Bourke Street looking east, Melbourne, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
Bourke Street looking east, Melbourne, Australia, 1895. Melbournes first trams were horse-drawn, and began operating in 1884. In the distance is the General Post Office clock tower

Collins Street, looking west from Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 1895. Creator
Collins Street, looking west from Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 1895. Melbournes first trams were horse-drawn, and began operating in 1884

High Street, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1895. Creator: York & Son
High Street, Bridgetown, Barbados, 1895. Carts near the statue of Lord Nelson in the capital city of Barbados. The sculpture, erected in 1813

King William Street looking south, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
King William Street looking south, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. On the left-hand side of the street is the clock tower of Adelaide Town Hall, completed in 1866

View from the North Shore, Sydney, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
View from the North Shore, Sydney, Australia, 1895. The city and harbour, before the bridge was built. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Rundle Street, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. Creator: York & Son
Rundle Street, Adelaide, Australia, 1895. The building with the dome is the Adelaide Arcade which opened in 1885. The first electric street lighting in South Australia was installed in Rundle Street

Steet scene in Port Royal, Jamaica, 1895. Creator: York & Son
Steet scene in Port Royal, Jamaica, 1895. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago". [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1895]

Arrival of the Canadian Premier (The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier) at Hyde Park Corner, 1897
The Colonial Procession: Arrival of the Canadian Premier (The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier) at Hyde Park Corner, 1897. The Canadian premiers carriage was preceded by Canadian troops

From Richmond Hill, Surrey, c1896. Artist: York & Son
From Richmond Hill, Surrey, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Tower of London, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Tower of London, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Tower Bridge, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Tower Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Imperial Institute, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Imperial Institute, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Great Palm House, Kew Gardens, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

The Crystal Palace, c1896. Artist: York & Son
The Crystal Palace, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

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"Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era: York & Son's Timeless Photography" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world captured by York & Son, a renowned photography studio that left an indelible mark on history. With their lens focused on iconic landmarks and bustling streets, they transported viewers to different corners of the globe. In 1895, York & Son unveiled The New Town Hall in Sydney, Australia. Their expert craftsmanship showcased this architectural marvel with meticulous detail, allowing future generations to appreciate its grandeur. Similarly, George Street came alive through their lens as pedestrians bustled along its vibrant sidewalks. Venturing southwards to Melbourne, we witness Bourke Street looking east - a snapshot frozen in time where horse-drawn carriages traversed cobblestone roads. Collins Street beckons us next; its western view from Russell Street reveals a thriving metropolis brimming with life and energy. York & Son's talents extended beyond Australian shores as they ventured into Bridgetown, Barbados. High Street comes alive under their gaze - capturing the essence of Caribbean charm against a backdrop of colonial architecture. Meanwhile, King William Street in Adelaide showcases the city's progress and urban development during this era. The North Shore view from Sydney offers breathtaking panoramas that transport us across oceans and continents – reminding us of the power photography holds to connect people across vast distances. Rundle Street further highlights Adelaide's growth as it evolves into a bustling hub for commerce and culture. Stepping away from cityscapes momentarily brings us to Port Royal in Jamaica – an exotic locale immortalized by York & Son's lens. The street scene transports viewers to another world entirely; one filled with vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage. Yet it was not only landscapes that fascinated York & Son; they also captured significant moments in history such as The Honorable Wilfrid Laurier's arrival at Hyde Park Corner or Richmond Hill in Surrey, where their artistic touch transformed the mundane into something extraordinary.