Approaches to the Anglian Tower – 1
This ruined remnant of ages past is known as the Anglian Tower.
We called it the summerhouse.
One sunny day – in 1983 or 1984 – I was out in town, probably on a … More …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Up on a plinth: York’s statues
This is a statue of William Etty, in Exhibition Square, in front of the Art Gallery. He was carefully cleaned in 2004, but now the lichen is growing vigorously … More …
York, by haiku
Slow sliding into
gentle curve of roof. Alight.
Four letters spell home.
‘York Station’ – an attempt … More …
Changes, 2004-2012
Reading about York’s alleged resistance to change, and how difficult it is to get things moving, has encouraged me to search out a list I started in 2009, of changes noticed in our ‘built environment’ while this website has been online.
- Closure of Terry’s … More …
New White Swan, Piccadilly
This is probably York’s most complained-about eyesore, as previously discussed. It was built in 1912 (though designed to look medieval) so this year must be its centenary. Perhaps in honour … More …
York – so scared of change
The Press, a couple of months ago, included an interview with City of York Council leader James Alexander. He expresses a view I’ve heard many times before and which maybe many years ago I would have agreed with.
‘The fear of change is a cultural problem in York, he … More …
Carved and woven, museum treasures
Treasures from the Yorkshire Museum, from St Martin’s church on Coney Street and the Coppergate excavations.
More …The Duchess and the tree
There’s an update to this page, following the decision not to place a preservation order on the tree.
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