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York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Exhibition Square

 
 
Exhibition Square Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018
1. Exhibition Square Marker
Inscription.
Exhibition Square
Created in 1879, it takes its name from the Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition of that year for which the building that now houses the City Art Gallery was erected.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
 
Location. 53° 57.759′ N, 1° 5.158′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is at the intersection of Museum Street (England Route A1036) and Bootham (England Route A19), on the left when traveling north on Museum Street. Located at the gate to the Kings Manor and Principals House in Exhibition Square at the York Art Gallery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7EW, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The King’s Manor (here, next to this marker); Foundation of York Fountain (a few steps from this marker); William Etty R.A. (a few steps from this marker); Coat of Arms of Charles I (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbey Wall Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); George Walker Milburn (within shouting distance of this marker); Bootham (within shouting distance of this marker); Bootham Bar (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
 
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Exhibition Square Marker at the right of the gateway image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018
2. Exhibition Square Marker at the right of the gateway
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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