York photographer Nikki Bowling has produced a new book that records the City in a unique collection of black and white images taken during the covid-19 pandemic.

Entitled ‘York in Lockdown’ the new publication includes stunning images of empty streets showing many of the iconic attractions and streetscapes in the City like never before. Coffee table landscape in style, it is atmospheric, with many historical notes along with Nikki’s personal recollections of the period when everyone was told to stay at home.

When: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 – 4pm to 7pm

Where: Bedern Hall, Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate York YO1 7AL

Media colleagues are invited to attend the launch from 4pm to 5pm when refreshments will be served. Members of the public will be invited from 5pm when Nikki will be signing copies of the book and discussing what inspired her to create the images. (Please RSVP to Nikki - nikki@nikkibowling.com - by 27th May in order for catering numbers for refreshments to be arranged.)

Copies of the book will be on sale at the launch and orders for individual images will also be available.

For more information please contact: Nikki Bowling, Email: nikki@nikkibowling.com Tel: 07764 477071 | Web: www.nikkibowling.com