Engine house
The back of the engine house, in August 2007. If windows are the eyes of a building then these look like tired eyes.
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Heritage: what is it? News from Newport
I’ve just read about a mural in Newport being destroyed. You may be wondering why I’m mentioning a mural in Newport, when this is a site about York. Because it really shocked me, and the strength of feeling is something I understand, and because it … More …
King’s Square, photo album
As there’s been a lot of interest in the happenings in King’s Square, I thought I’d share these photos of the place, as I seem to have amassed a fairly large collection. A few from 2007, most from 2012 and 2013.
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Nevil Shute and Airspeed, York: part 2
To many people in York it’s known as Reynards garage, as it was for many years. Those who don’t remember that period call it ‘an eyesore’ or ‘that old bus garage’ or ‘that old tram shed’. But this is where, in the early 1930s, the early Airspeed aircraft were built.
More …Nevil Shute and Airspeed, York: part 1
This particular York Story, of daring, entrepreneurial vision and hard graft, is all connected to an old bus garage on Piccadilly.
But we’re starting here, on Clifton. The street heading out of town from Bootham. … More …
A changing aesthetic
Two men sitting in King’s Square. Photo by Tony Cole, as are all the photos on this page. You can find more of Tony’s photos on flickr.com. But first, please stay awhile, … More …
The recent history of King’s Square
King’s Square is now the focus of much attention. I’m very pleased about this.
We love it, but perhaps we took it for granted and overlooked its particular and unique charms, until recently.
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