Nikki Bowling Photography

Nikki Bowling Photography Freelance Photographer My work is my passion. I enable individuals to treasure their special memories forever. My style is relaxed, natural and artistic.

I help businesses to promote their product or service in the best visual way. Images are vital for both personal and business use. I love my job and I really care about what I provide. I listen to individual requirements and provide quality images to fill that need. Please take the time to look at my work, and hopefully my love of what I do will shine through.... www.nikkibowling.com

A lovely post from the awesome Westergate House. Such a beautiful venue to stay or hold an event.
14/06/2026

A lovely post from the awesome Westergate House. Such a beautiful venue to stay or hold an event.

Chuffed to bits to have been in the York Press the other week, and also in today’s Yorkshire Post. Both really good arti...
13/06/2026

Chuffed to bits to have been in the York Press the other week, and also in today’s Yorkshire Post. Both really good articles promoting my book. 😊

13/06/2026

A Book Launch That Led Me Down a York History Rabbit Hole

Last week, I attended the launch of York in Lockdown by Nikki Bowling Photography at Bedern Hall.

The book is a fascinating record of York during a unique moment in its history. Nikki's photographs capture the city's streets when they were unusually quiet, and each image is paired with the history of the location on the facing page. It's a wonderful combination of photography and local history.

But the venue itself got me thinking.

Many visitors know York Minster, the Shambles and the city walls, yet some of York's most fascinating buildings are its historic halls.

🏛️ Bedern Hall

The venue for the book launch, Bedern Hall dates back to the 14th century and was once the dining hall of the Vicars Choral of York Minster. Hidden away from the main tourist routes, it's one of York's lesser-known treasures and well worth seeking out.

🏛️ Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Built in the 1350s, this remarkable hall was home to York's merchant traders. Their success helped make York one of the most important cities in medieval England. Today, it remains one of the finest medieval guild halls in the country.

🏛️Merchant Taylors' Hall

For more than 600 years, Merchant Taylors' Hall has been at the heart of one of York's ancient guilds. It's a beautiful building with a rich history and is still used for events today.

🏛️ Barley Hall

Tucked away near Stonegate, Barley Hall is a beautifully restored medieval townhouse. Once home to the Mayor of York and later a wealthy merchant, it offers a fascinating glimpse into life in medieval York.

Of course, York is also home to many other historic buildings, from Jacobs Well near Micklegate to its bars, churches and merchant houses. Around almost every corner, there's another story waiting to be discovered.

The evening reminded me that while York's famous landmarks deserve their reputation, some of the city's most interesting places are the ones many people walk past without noticing.

Which of York's historic halls have you visited? And have you discovered Bedern Hall yet?

📸 Credit: Nikki Bowling Photography – York in Lockdown

Gorgeous views from the top of The Cocoa Works this afternoon!
08/06/2026

Gorgeous views from the top of The Cocoa Works this afternoon!

It’s tomorrow night! Everyone welcome, just turn up anytime 4pm-7pm. beautiful medieval building in York.
02/06/2026

It’s tomorrow night! Everyone welcome, just turn up anytime 4pm-7pm. beautiful medieval building in York.

It’s all happening! Book launch next week. All welcome, please feel free to pop in anytime 4-7pm at one of York’s most b...
28/05/2026

It’s all happening! Book launch next week. All welcome, please feel free to pop in anytime 4-7pm at one of York’s most beautiful venues. 😱😂

An absolutely gorgeous property the other week, with beautiful quirky features. I love capturing the essence of each pro...
06/02/2026

An absolutely gorgeous property the other week, with beautiful quirky features. I love capturing the essence of each property I photograph.

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