The image depicts the exterior of York Railway Station and The Principal York Hotel in York, United Kingdom, under an overcast grey sky, with wet ground surfaces indicating recent precipitation

The image depicts the exterior of York Railway Station and The Principal York Hotel in York, United Kingdom, under an overcast grey sky, with wet ground surfaces indicating recent precipitation. On the left, a large, dark-framed arched structure with white-paneled windows, characteristic of a railway station train shed, is partially visible. Behind and to the right of this structure, a distant brick tower with battlements is discernible against the sky. Adjacent to the arched structure and dominating the mid-ground and right is a multi-story Victorian-style brick building. This building exhibits intricate decorative brickwork, cornices, and arched windows. A prominent black metal external fire escape staircase ascends the upper right façade of this building, featuring multiple landings and enclosed sections. At ground level, a glass and dark-framed canopy extends from the brick building, covering a paved entrance area. Beneath this canopy, an illuminated entrance suggests access to The Principal York Hotel, identified by a vertical golden light fixture and warm light emanating from within. Two individuals are observed standing near this entrance; one is wearing a dark jacket and light yellow footwear, partially obscuring the second person. To the far left, a dark-colored vehicle is present on the wet asphalt road, with a solitary figure walking further in the distance. A partial red circular sign with white text is visible beneath the canopy on the left side.