- Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
Throughout modern York, the past becomes present in its buildings. From Roman Eboracum, through Anglian Eoforwic and Viking Jorvik, until Medieval, Georgian, and Victorian York, every period has left a visible layer. This module will examine those layers, analysing the architecture of emblematic buildings and sites from each era. By studying York’s buildings, the module will trace the history of the city from its Roman origin to the 20th century and beyond.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Term 2024-25 |
This module will introduce students to the physical landscape/urbanscape of York in historical context. The module is divided into two main themes: the buildings of York and their historical context . The module will explore architectural styles and the development of a cityscape, how the physical landscape and location of York affected its development and how modern environmental concerns react and interact with both the preservation of architecture and natural landscapes. It will also consider York in the wider context of national developments in history and architecture. In addition, it will aim to develop or enhance skills of critical judgement in weighing up documentary and visual sources.
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.
The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.
Davies, R. Walks Through the City of York, London: Chapman and Hall, 1880.
Lowenthal, David, The Past is a Foreign Country. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985.
Nuttgens, Patrick, A History of York, from earliest times Pickering: Blackthorn Press, 2001
The Victoria County History of York A History of the County of York | British History Online (british-history.ac.uk)