From York Minster, 199 Steps in Whitby to the ruins of Fountains Abbey and the stunning landscape of Knaresborough Viaduct, these pictures illustrate the way these Yorkshire landmarks continue to stand the test of time.
We have taken a look through our archives to find some of TripAdvisor’s best rated Yorkshire landmarks back in the early 20th century.

9. Knaresborough Viaduct (1960)
Knaresborough bridge and the River Nidd, circa 1960. Photo: Bertram Unne / Getty Images

10. Knaresborough Viaduct (2013)
Tourists row on a boat on the River Nidd. It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 371 reviews. Photo: Tony Johnson

11. Fountains Abbey (1963)
The floodlit ruins of Fountains Abbey near Ripon. Photo: Bertram Unne Fox Photos / Getty Images

12. Fountains Abbey (2021)
A beautiful view of the Abbey in October 2021. It has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 4,083 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty


