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One building, and some questions
A building I was going to write about, and perhaps revisit (if it’s still there and hasn’t already been cleared out of the way). I’ve been meaning to write about it for months. But it would be far more interesting and useful if I could gather other people’s views before I do.
More …Postcards, poetry, mappings, happenings
I wanted to mention a few things happening this month, and in particular the Your Place postcard project.
More …Linking up: engaging, heritage, and histories
‘Nobody knew’ … the John Bull: values, and stories
To rest in Leicester: Richard III judgement
So, Leicester it is then, for Richard III. I thought I should record the court judgement on here, as the ‘battle for the bones’ has been featured many times on these pages in the past, and hopefully this judgement settles the matter.
More …More applications to fell city centre trees
Applications to fell trees in the city centre seem more and more common. Perhaps it’s just that I’m taking more notice these days. Anyway, here are a couple I’ve noticed, not far from one another. Links are included to the online planning records if you want to comment on these applications.
More …‘Public conveniences’, Bootham Bar and elsewhere
We’ve just been looking at the history of toilet facilities in and near Church Lane, off Spurriergate, so it’s as good a time as any to alert readers to the planned demolition and rebuilding of the public toilets near Bootham Bar.
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