City walls
The medieval walls form an almost closed ring around the historic centre. On the map they make a distinctive outline that sets the old city apart from later growth.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
York Map Poster & Print
53.9576° N / 1.0827° W
A walled medieval city at the meeting of the Ouse and the Foss, its narrow lanes circled by Roman and medieval defences
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
York in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in York, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
York at home
The map
About this York map poster
York stands where the River Foss joins the River Ouse, and those two waterways still shape the city seen from above. The Ouse cuts through the centre from northwest to southeast, crossed by a series of bridges. The Foss curves in from the east. Around the historic core runs a nearly complete circuit of medieval walls, pierced by gateways known as bars.
Founded by the Romans as Eboracum and later a major Viking town known as Jorvik, York has layers of history visible in its plan. The Minster rises at the northern corner of the walled city. Close by, the tightly packed lanes of the Shambles preserve a medieval street pattern.
A York map poster shows the city walls as a clear loop around the densest streets, with the rivers winding through. Beyond the walls, Victorian terraces, parks and the open space of the Knavesmire racecourse fill the frame. In monochrome, the contrast between the old centre and the newer districts is striking.
- Population
- 156,000
- Coordinates
- 53.9576° N / 1.0827° W
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- York, United Kingdom
Ouse and Foss
The two rivers meet south of the centre. The Ouse, with its many bridges, and the smaller, winding Foss give the map two strong natural lines.
Medieval lanes
Inside the walls, narrow streets such as the Shambles run in irregular patterns around the Minster, creating the finest, most intricate texture on the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of York
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why York
A map that means something
York is a city people study in, marry in, and return to again and again. A map of its walls and rivers makes an elegant reminder of those years, and it suits both a study and a living room.
You can add a title and subtitle, such as a graduation year or a wedding date, and edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the York posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
York map poster — FAQ
How do I order the York poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed York poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the York poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the York poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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