Guildhall Reach on the River Ouse from Lendal Bridge, York, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon. # 2640674

Guildhall Reach on the River Ouse from Lendal Bridge, York, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-674 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Guildhall Reach on the River Ouse from Lendal Bridge, York, 20th century. Built in the 15th century and serving as a meeting place for the guilds of York. The city's guilds largely controlled the trade within York, oversaw the quality of the workmanship within the city and looked after their members' interests.