York Historic Environment Record

The University of York was one of seven new universities founded in England between 1958 and 1961 (Sussex, York, East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Warwick and Lancaster). These universities provided the opportunity to experiment with new curricula and teaching methods, and to break new ground in architectural design and planning. In terms of ambition and architectural quality, the seven universities mark the high point of publicly-funded architecture in post-war Britain. The University of York Development Plan published in 1962 envisaged a series of colleges, specialist science buildings, and a few 'special' structures. The original 1960s campus (west) has expanded several times. See detailed descriptions on: • Central Hall (Grade II)(MYO4343) • Untitled Sculpture (Grade II(MYO4344) • Derwent College (Grade II(MYO4345) • Langwith College (Grade II(MYO4346) • Dryad Sculpture (Grade II)(MYO4347) • Covered walkway (Grade II)(MYO4348)