Notes on the Airspeed/Reynard’s garage saga
At the Executive meeting on Thursday members of the council voted to proceed with the demolition of the former Airspeed factory building (Reynard’s garage).
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Airspeed factory: oppose the proposed demolition
Tell City of York Council not to demolish our heritage. Former Airspeed factory, Piccadilly. (Photo: Andy Marshall)
More …Heritage versus ‘new stuff’
Thoughts on heritage, from a York born and bred person. The hope that the ‘new stuff’ will fit sympathetically to the solidity that came before, the distinctive shape of what’s already there, rather than driving through change regardless.
More …Airspeed/Reynard’s garage update
That old eyesore on Piccadilly … in the news again … under threat of demolition after years in the ‘care’ of City of York Council.
More …Clementhorpe Maltings: heritage, Localism, questions
Prompted by the case of a particular building, a few questions on heritage assets in general, the planning process, ‘Localism’, engagement … More … Muddy markings, King’s Manor
On outbuildings under the trees behind King’s Manor, names, dates and handprints imprinted in what looks like panels made from mud.
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