Harvey’s Gripe Mixture: an imagined ghost sign
So the old faded peeling lettering has gone from Harvey Scruton’s old premises on Barker Lane. Instead it advertises the business of … More …
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Changes on Barker Lane: Harvey Scruton buildings
The transformation of the ‘Harvey-Scruton’ buildings is complete. These buildings were not listed, but they’ve been preserved anyway, which is very pleasing. That handsome doorway is still there, with better paintwork.
More …Terry’s from above, 1926 and 1932
I’ve mentioned www.britainfromabove.org.uk previously on these pages, but since then another batch of photos of the Terry’s factory has been added.
The photos included here link to the original images … More …
Plans for Press site, Walmgate
York’s newspaper, The Press, plans to move from its offices on Walmgate to smaller premises nearby.
The proposed plans would see the demolition of the … More …
Memorable times, Terry’s and Rowntree’s
Two fabulous short films from the Yorkshire Film Archive, Terry’s and Rowntree’s, 1937 and 1946.
More …With bells on: Morris men, King’s Square
I’ve been hoping to see some morris dancing, it being May and all. And perhaps maypole dancing even.
So good to see the return of green leaves and light evenings. The light at this … More …
Changing times: factory clocks
The Rowntree factory clock on Wigginton Road, fitted with a solar panel since its earlier appearance on these pages. Attention was drawn to these clocks after they were manually adjusted to just after 8 o’clock to celebrate the history of a particular line of confectionery once manufactured here.
More …The laughing sheep of Strensall Common
We saw many sheep while wandering about on Strensall Common. Most were also wandering about, chewing the grass, standing looking at us, running away from us. One particular sheep caught my attention, in a warm sunny spot by a tree. I thought my approach might … More …