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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Poor Clares site: 2004, 2016, and 2017

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At the gate, glimpses of the Poor Clares convent on Lawrence Street, from 2004, and in recent times, as the site is redeveloped.

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From the archives: May in previous years

Stone wall, cathedral glimpse, new green leaves

May in York in previous years, via the archives.

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Signs selection: boundaries, ownership, private property, public access

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Thoughts prompted by signs spotted on recent wanders, and rejoicing in rights of way running over railway lines.

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In the sun by Scarborough Bridge, and a walk by the river

Riverside at Clifton, 5 May 2017

Sitting by Scarborough Bridge, looking at a plethora of signs, then going for a walk along the riverbank and ings, looking at hedges, cow parsley, and following the Bur Dyke along an old snicket.

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Carlton Tavern and Hudson House: planning applications for demolition

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An update on the planning application to demolish the Carlton Tavern – which has prompted many objections – and the perhaps less controversial plans to demolish Hudson House.

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