So many York Stories … part 2
Update … Since this page was compiled, the project referred to has changed its name to ‘York Stories 2012′.
Yesterday the local authority launched their ‘York Stories’ initiative, part of … More …
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Other people’s histories … Yorkshire to New Zealand
This photo – printed as a postcard – was taken in Scarborough, in August 1932. Helpfully, someone has written this on the back. It was taken by ‘North Bay Snaps’, who were clearly very active at the … More …
So many York Stories … the Mystery Plays
There have been some heartfelt letters to the Press in York recently regarding this year’s production of the York Mystery Plays, part of the ‘York 800′ festival, regarding the decision to use … More …
Terry’s factory site, 29 March 2012
I’ve been up to the Terry’s factory site today.
I made a special effort to ‘get on my bike’ and get up there earlier in the day than I’ve usually been passing, in … More …
Harvey-Scruton building, Barker Lane
See also, an update: Changes on Barker Lane: Harvey Scruton buildings and Harvey’s Gripe Mixture: an imagined ghost sign (May 2013)
I’ve long admired this handsome door, and the narrow lane it’s on. It was included in a ‘York … More …
That toilet block again …
An angry sign with an amusing note appears on the ‘Splash Palace’ demolition site in Parliament Street.
More …Capaldi’s ices – Carlo’s van, 1950s
To accompany the fab photo of the Capaldi’s ices van parked in front of the factory, here’s another lovely image. It can be enlarged.
This … More …
Pin of the day @historypin
The lovely photo Jamie sent me of the Capaldi’s ice cream van outside the Fetter Lane factory was yesterday’s #PINOFTHEDAY on historypin.com. Hurrah!
I’ve been coveting that … More …