Maria’s Books

PUBLISHED

ROMANS, VIKINGS, CHURCHES AND CHOCOLATE

Two thousand years of history haven’t changed York as much as you might think. Even today, its modern streetscape reveals the cities turbulent past to those who know where to look. 

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FROM DISSENTERS TO FIRE ENGINES

Besides the 16 medieval churches that are still in existence in York, the city is home to 15 nonconformist churches, built between 1693 and 1910. Often overlooked these buildings nevertheless played an important part in the history of York.

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 YET TO BE PUBLISHED

SHIP LAG

From Europe to the Far East to the North American continent. Follow Maria’s journey on the Serenity River a containership that besides a place to work became a home away from home.

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WORK IN PROGRESS

POST-WAR ARCHITECTURE

Labelled boring concrete monstrosities by many people, the post-war buildings (1945-1960) when looked at in close up, reveal a design with an eye for detail and practicality. Unfortunately, these buildings are disappearing fast as they are demolished to make way for more modern developments.

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