Barker Tower, River Ouse, York, Yorkshire, England UK

            This river-side tower was built in the 14th century.  It was positioned at the boundary of the medieval city-centre and, in conjunction with Lendal Tower on the opposite bank, was used to control river traffic entering the city.  A great iron chain was stretched across the river between the two towers and boatmen had to pay a toll to cross it.  The chain also served as a defence for the city.  As early as 1380 Thomas Smyth was named as the tower’s ‘keeper of the chain’.

For boats coming downstream it would be the second toll in quick succession; St Mary's Abbey had its own tower and toll collection system a little further up the river.

Barker tower was leased for long periods to various ferrymen (and at least one woman) who ran passengers across the Ouse until Lendal Bridge was built in 1863.   The ferry ran 'in summer and winter, fair weather and foul, Sundays and weekdays'.

The ferry was put out of business when Lendal Bridge opened in 1863.  The tower has had plenty of other uses over the years, including as a mortuary for a brief time in the 19th century.

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Taken on: May 8, 2016

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Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, f/8.0, 1/100 sec, 22mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	22mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
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Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
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Color Space:	sRGB
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