York looks like home to me: John Woolman
‘One whose quiet voice has still a message for this weary world’.
This gravestone, in the Quaker burial ground in Bishophill, stands … More …
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Quaker burial ground, Bishophill
It’s many years since I visited the Bishophill burial ground of the Society of Friends (Quakers). It’s tucked away behind flats, to one side of More …
A magical alley: Carr’s Lane
Recently we’ve spent a lot of time on the grandly-named ‘Lord Mayor’s Walk’, discussing the Bile Beans ad. Here on the other side of town is Carr’s Lane. A thoroughfare … More …
Time after time
I like this. An understated, witty reminder. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famous ‘After Eight’ mint, once manufactured here at Rowntree’s, the old factory clocks were adjusted, to just after eight.
More …Back to the wall: Bile Beans, again
In which I deduce that the famous Bile Beans ad may date from as late as the 1940s.
I thought I’d covered all there was to say on our famous Bile Beans ad or ‘ghost sign’ on Lord Mayor’s Walk, but recently received this fab photo.
More …West Offices work completed
The building work on West Offices is finished (outside, fitting out the inside will take a little longer). These photos were taken from the city walls in late November.
The view towards York Minster is one of the most photographed and familiar views, from the wall walk beginning at Micklegate … More …
Leeman Road demolitions: links/factual
Historical information on the former foundry buildings in the railway yards on Leeman Road, as they’re demolished. York clears yet more of its industrial heritage out of the way.
More …Leeman Road demolitions: sentimental version
[a more factual piece to follow, if I can find the energy/time. It’s December, everything’s grim, I’m not being paid for this and frankly I can’t be bothered. But this was from the heart, so do read on … ]
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One of the nicest things … More …